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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Xeon Gold 5318Y

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 is slightly slower than the Xeon Gold 5318Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $679
  • Up to 4% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 5 years and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Xeon Gold 5318Y ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 40 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 5318Y has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1545M v5 has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E3-1545M v5 boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E3-1545M v5 draws 120W less power.

Intel BGA 1440
Sockethelp
LGA4189
Skylake-H
Codenamehelp
Ice Lake-SP
Server/Workstation
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Server/Workstation
Iris Pro Graphics P580
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2933 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Xeon Gold 5318Y?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5318Y. It's 9% faster than the Xeon E3-1545M v5 on average across 100+ games, scoring 38/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 5318Y than Xeon E3-1545M v5?expand_more
9% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Xeon Gold 5318Y?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon Gold 5318Y worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 38/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Xeon Gold 5318Y?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E3-1545M v5 scores 35/100, Xeon Gold 5318Y scores 38/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Xeon Gold 5318Y bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Xeon E3-1545M v5 or Xeon Gold 5318Y?expand_more
The Xeon Gold 5318Y is the stronger pick at 38/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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