Core i5-6400 vs Xeon E3-1535M v5
The Core i5-6400 is slightly faster than the Xeon E3-1535M v5 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Xeon E3-1535M v5 has a 7% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 1440Skylake
Codenamehelp
Skylake-HDesktop
Segmenthelp
MobileHD Graphics 530
Integrated GPUhelp
HD Graphics P5302133 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-6400 or Xeon E3-1535M v5?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-6400 or Xeon E3-1535M v5?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-6400 and Xeon E3-1535M v5?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-6400 scores 43/100, Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 5/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-6400 or Xeon E3-1535M v5 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 Core i5-6400 or Xeon E3-1535M v5?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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