Core 3 100HL vs Xeon E5-4669 v4

Core 3 100HL

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Xeon E5-4669 v4

22 Cores44 Thrd135 WWMax: 3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 3 100HL

8 / 12

17,586

+0.2%

17,547

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 3 100HL

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

105%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

105%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

105%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

29%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

105%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

105%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

104%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

103%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

103%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

24%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

103%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

103%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

103%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

102%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

102%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

101%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

100%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

100%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

95%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v4

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

290%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

272%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

256%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

251%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

246%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

242%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

242%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

240%

#535

Xeon W-3245M

MSRP: $5002|Avg: $5002

228%

#536

Xeon W-3265M

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $3500

226%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

153%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

150%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

147%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

126%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 3 100HL (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 3 100HL	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($280)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4669 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 3 100HL	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+7%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($280)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

Performance Check

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.

Core 3 100HL Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4669 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Xeon E5-4669 v4

Core 3 100HL

The Core 3 100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,586 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4669 v4

The Xeon E5-4669 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,547 points. Launch price was $7,007.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v4 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Xeon E5-4669 v4's 17,547 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 3 100HL. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-4669 v4.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+53%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	55 MB+358%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	5.5 MB+175%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	17,586	17,547
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,730
Geekbench 6 Single	—	825
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,882

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 3 100HL) / Yes (Xeon E5-4669 v4).

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Xeon E5-4669 v4
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core 3 100HL launched at $306 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4669 v4 debuted at $7007. At current prices ($280 vs $300), the Core 3 100HL is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 100HL delivers 62.8 pts/$ vs 58.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4669 v4 — making the Core 3 100HL the 7.1% better value option.