Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs Intel Core i5-3230M

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v5182% better
9,33225% of 36,991
Core i5-3230M
3,3109% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 182% better performance than the Core i5-3230M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5
21.518% of 121.53
Core i5-3230M
No data available

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 CPU

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2015 with a suggested retail price of $434. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-H microarchitecture. The E3-1505M v5 is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics P530 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1505M v5 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics P530. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has the 268th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,332 score and $434 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.5. This is the 152nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-3230M CPU

The Intel Core i5-3230M is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2013. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i5-3230M is compatible with Intel BGA 1023 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-3230M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-3230M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-3230M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-3230M includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-3230M has the 502nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesXeon E3Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2015Q1 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$434--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v5182% better
9,33225% of 36,991
Core i5-3230M
3,3109% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 182% better performance than the Core i5-3230M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is ranked 268th with a score of 9,332, and the Core i5-3230M is ranked 502nd with a score of 3,310.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5
21.518% of 121.53
Core i5-3230M
No data available

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Xeon E3-1505M v5's 21.5 performance per dollar ranks it 152nd among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1505M v5 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1038NG79,402+1%
Core i7-4940MX9,402+1%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-2%
Core i3-N3058,926-4%
Core i7-640M3,356-64%
Ryzen 3 2200U3,327-64%
Core i5-3230M3,310-65%
Core i5-4250U3,301.5-65%
Core i5-4300U3,288-65%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1505M v5 orCore i5-3230M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1195G724.5+14%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+12%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+12%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+9%
Core i5-8365U21.53+0%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-1%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11-2%
Core i5-8265U20.95-3%
Core i7-4800MQ20.78-3%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,332
(+181.93%)
3,310
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
724.5
(+180.81%)
258
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
157.5
(+50%)
105
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,627
(+255.24%)
1,021
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,182
(+133.6%)
506
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,933
(+170.93%)
2,559
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,999
(+26.84%)
1,576
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors2,300 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
SeriesXeon E3Core i5
MicroarchitectureSkylake-HIvy Bridge
CodenameSkylake-HIvy Bridge
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
Cores42
Threads84
Clock Speed2.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier28.0x26.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache8 MB3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
SocketIntel BGA 1440Intel BGA 1023
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W35 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i5-3230M
Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics P530Intel HD 4000
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.