Xeon E5-4667 v4 vs Xeon Gold 5315Y

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Xeon E5-4667 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 135W instead of 140W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,319 vs 20,477).

Xeon Gold 5315Y

2021

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 45 MB).

Xeon E5-4667 v4

2016

Xeon Gold 5315Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+275% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 135W instead of 140W, a 5W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,319 vs 20,477).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 45 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Gold 5315Y better than Xeon E5-4667 v4?

Yes. Xeon Gold 5315Y is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon Gold 5315Y is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 5315Y is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Gold 5315Y still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon Gold 5315Y is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Gold 5315Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 18/36. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Xeon E5-4667 v4 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5315Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Xeon E5-4667 v4	Xeon Gold 5315Y
1080p
low	176 FPS	174 FPS
medium	152 FPS	138 FPS
high	119 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	145 FPS
medium	123 FPS	113 FPS
high	94 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Xeon E5-4667 v4	Xeon Gold 5315Y
1080p
low	210 FPS	245 FPS
medium	191 FPS	212 FPS
high	162 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	152 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	217 FPS
medium	164 FPS	193 FPS
high	142 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	176 FPS
medium	105 FPS	161 FPS
high	92 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	108 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Xeon E5-4667 v4	Xeon Gold 5315Y
1080p
low	508 FPS	512 FPS
medium	508 FPS	512 FPS
high	508 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	508 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	512 FPS
medium	508 FPS	512 FPS
high	508 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	505 FPS	512 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	481 FPS
medium	363 FPS	378 FPS
high	328 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	272 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Xeon E5-4667 v4	Xeon Gold 5315Y
1080p
low	508 FPS	512 FPS
medium	508 FPS	512 FPS
high	508 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	508 FPS	512 FPS
1440p
low	508 FPS	512 FPS
medium	508 FPS	512 FPS
high	508 FPS	512 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	453 FPS
4K
low	508 FPS	478 FPS
medium	465 FPS	428 FPS
high	410 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	334 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4667 v4 and Xeon Gold 5315Y

Xeon E5-4667 v4

The Xeon E5-4667 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,319 points. Launch price was $5,729.

Xeon Gold 5315Y

The Xeon Gold 5315Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ice Lake-SP (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 20,477 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4667 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Xeon Gold 5315Y offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5315Y — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 5315Y (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5315Y uses Ice Lake-SP (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4667 v4 scores 20,319 against the Xeon Gold 5315Y's 20,477 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 5315Y. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon Gold 5315Y.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v4	Xeon Gold 5315Y
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	45 MB+275%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+350%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Ice Lake-SP (2021)
PassMark	20,319	20,477

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5315Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.