Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs Intel Core i7-840QM

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v599% better
9,33225% of 36,991
Core i7-840QM
4,68613% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 99% better performance than the Core i7-840QM for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5161% better
21.518% of 121.53
Core i7-840QM
8.257% of 121.53

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 161% better value for the money than the Core i7-840QM for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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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 i7-840QM CPU

The Intel Core i7-840QM is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2010 with a suggested retail price of $568. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Clarksfield microarchitecture. The i7-840QM is compatible with Intel Socket G1 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-840QM supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-840QM 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 Core i7-840QM 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 1867.0 MHz, 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 i7-840QM does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-840QM has the 413th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 12.67% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,686 score and $568 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.25. This is the 205th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoXeon E3-1505M v5Core i7-840QM
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesXeon E3Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2015Q2 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)$434$568
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v599% better
9,33225% of 36,991
Core i7-840QM
4,68613% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 99% better performance than the Core i7-840QM for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is ranked 268th with a score of 9,332, and the Core i7-840QM is ranked 413th with a score of 4,686.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5161% better
21.518% of 121.53
Core i7-840QM
8.257% of 121.53

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 161% better value for the money than the Core i7-840QM for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is ranked 152nd with a performance per dollar of 21.5, and the Core i7-840QM is ranked 205th with a performance per dollar of 8.25.

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 i5-7300HQ6,042-35%
Core i3-N3004,983-47%
Core i7-840QM4,686-50%
Core i3-7100H4,559-51%
Core i7-740QM4,450-52%

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 or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
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 m5-6Y549-58%
Core i7-5650U8.92-59%
Core i7-840QM8.25-62%
Core i7-5550U8.15-62%
Core i7-2960XM7.39-66%

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 i7-840QM
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,332
(+99.15%)
4,686
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
724.5
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
157.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,627
(+260.54%)
1,006
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,182
(+216.89%)
373
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,933
(+256.45%)
1,945
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,999
(+76.59%)
1,132
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 i7-840QM
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm45 nm
Transistors2,300 million774 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 i7-840QM
SeriesXeon E3Core i7
MicroarchitectureSkylake-HClarksfield
CodenameSkylake-HClarksfield
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 i7-840QM
Cores44
Threads88
Clock Speed2.8 GHz1867.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Multiplier28.0x14.0x
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 i7-840QM
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache8 MB8 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 i7-840QM
SocketIntel BGA 1440Intel Socket G1
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W45 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5Core i7-840QM
Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics P530--
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, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, VT-x, VT-d, NX bit, TXT, TBT 1.0

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