Intel Xeon D-1712TR vs Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unusually clear picture: the Intel Xeon D-1712TR wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5. The margins are narrow — every deltaPct falls between 0.7% and 1.0% — but they are consistent across both single-core and multi-core workloads. The D-1712TR's average benchmark score of 2004 places it in the 45th percentile of all CPUs, while the E3-1585L v5 scores 1989 and sits at the 44th percentile. For buyers choosing strictly from performance data, the D-1712TR is the pick. However, the E3-1585L v5 retains a distinct advantage in integrated graphics, featuring Iris Pro Graphics P580, whereas the D-1712TR has no integrated GPU at all. Systems requiring a discrete graphics card or relying on the CPU's iGPU for basic display output will find the E3-1585L v5 the only viable option between the two. The D-1712TR is also the active production part, while the E3-1585L v5 is end-of-life, which matters for long-term availability and platform sustainment.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing nodes. The D-1712TR is built on Intel's 10 nm process under the Ice Lake-D codename, part of the Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) generation. The E3-1585L v5 uses the older 14 nm process with a Skylake-H codename, belonging to the Xeon E3 (Skylake-H) generation. This node difference explains why the D-1712TR achieves comparable performance at a lower 40 W TDP versus 45 W for the E3-1585L v5, despite the latter having higher clock speeds. The D-1712TR also features a larger L3 cache at 10 MB shared, compared to 8 MB shared on the E3-1585L v5. Per-core cache allocations differ too: the D-1712TR has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, while the E3-1585L v5 has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core. The E3-1585L v5 lists explicit transistor count (2,300 million) and die size (171 mm²), while the D-1712TR's pack does not include those figures. Both support ECC memory, which suits their server/workstation market segment. The D-1712TR uses Intel BGA 2227 socket, while the E3-1585L v5 uses Intel BGA 1440 — these are physically incompatible platforms. PCIe generation also differs: the D-1712TR supports Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the E3-1585L v5 supports Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Memory support diverges as well — the D-1712TR supports DDR4 only with triple-channel memory bus and 57.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the E3-1585L v5 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 34.1 GB/s bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The D-1712TR wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, but the margins tell a story of near-parity rather than dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the D-1712TR scores 698 against 693 for the E3-1585L v5, a 0.7% advantage. The single-core R15 result is 98 versus 97, a 1.0% lead — the largest relative margin in the entire dataset. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 2911 for the D-1712TR and 2888 for the E3-1585L v5, a 0.8% difference. The R20 single-core result is 410 versus 407, again a 0.7% gap. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 6931 against 6878, a 0.8% lead, and the single-core score is 978 versus 971, a 0.7% advantage. Notably, the E3-1585L v5 has higher base and boost clocks (3.00 GHz base, 3.70 GHz boost) compared to the D-1712TR (2.00 GHz base, 3.10 GHz boost), yet still loses every test. This indicates the D-1712TR's architectural efficiency from the newer Ice Lake design and larger caches compensates for its lower clock frequencies. The consistency of the win pattern — all six tests in the same narrow 0.7–1.0% band — suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-specific. Both CPUs exhibit similar scaling from R15 to R20 to R23, reinforcing that neither has a particular strength in multi-threaded versus single-threaded tasks.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ:

| Field | Intel Xeon D-1712TR | Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 |

|-------|---------------------|------------------------|

| Base Clock | 2000.00 MHz | 3000.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.10 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| TDP | 40 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2227 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake | Skylake |

| Codename | Ice Lake-D | Skylake-H |

| Generation | Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) | Xeon E3 (Skylake-H) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 2,300 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 171 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 10 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Triple-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 57.6 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Iris Pro Graphics P580 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2022-02-23 | 2016-05-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $263 | $445 |

| Part Number | SRM1G | SR2R9 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 2004 | 1989 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 45 | 44 |

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Xeon D-1712TR boosts to 3.10 GHz.

Q: Does the D-1712TR support more memory bandwidth?

A: Yes. The D-1712TR provides 57.6 GB/s bandwidth over a triple-channel DDR4 bus, whereas the E3-1585L v5 offers 34.1 GB/s over a dual-channel bus supporting both DDR3 and DDR4.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the Intel Xeon E3-1585L v5 includes integrated graphics, specifically Iris Pro Graphics P580. The D-1712TR has no integrated GPU.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the D-1712TR?

A: The D-1712TR has 10 MB shared L3 cache, which is 2 MB more than the 8 MB shared L3 cache on the E3-1585L v5.

Q: What is the production status difference?

A: The D-1712TR is listed as Active, while the E3-1585L v5 is End-of-life. The D-1712TR was released on 2022-02-23, and the E3-1585L v5 on 2016-05-30.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The D-1712TR averages 2004 across all benchmarks, while the E3-1585L v5 averages 1989. The D-1712TR also sits at the 45th percentile versus the 44th for the E3-1585L v5.

Where Each One Wins

The D-1712TR wins in every measured performance test, making it the clear choice for compute-bound workloads. Its 0.7–1.0% advantages across all six Cinebench tests — R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core — mean any application that relies on CPU rendering or calculation will see a consistent, if modest, improvement. The D-1712TR also wins on platform modernity: it uses PCIe Gen 4 versus Gen 3, has triple-channel memory with 57.6 GB/s bandwidth versus 34.1 GB/s, and runs on the newer 10 nm process with lower 40 W TDP. For new server or workstation deployments where power efficiency and future-proofing matter more than raw clock speed, the D-1712TR is the better fit. Its active production status also means it remains available for procurement, unlike the end-of-life E3-1585L v5.

The E3-1585L v5 wins in scenarios where integrated graphics are required. Its Iris Pro Graphics P580 provides display output capabilities that the D-1712TR completely lacks, making the E3-1585L v5 the only option for systems that cannot accommodate a discrete GPU. It also has higher base and boost clocks (3.00 GHz and 3.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz and 3.10 GHz), which could translate to better responsiveness in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks — though the benchmark data does not show this advantage materializing in Cinebench scores. The E3-1585L v5 additionally supports DDR3 memory, which may be relevant for legacy system upgrades where DDR3 modules are already available. Its lower average score of 1989 and 44th percentile ranking place it just behind the D-1712TR, but within the same performance class. For organizations with existing BGA 1440 platforms or those needing iGPU functionality, the E3-1585L v5 remains a serviceable choice despite its age and end-of-life status.