Core 3 100U vs Xeon E-2146G

Core 3 100U

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2024

Xeon E-2146G

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 3 100U

6 / 8

13,312

+0.5%

13,240

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 100U

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

108%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

107%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

102%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

100%

#121

Core 3 100U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2146G

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

103%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

100%

#212

Xeon E-2146G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

98%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

98%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

95%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

93%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

92%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

92%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

91%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

91%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

90%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

89%

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 100U (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 3 100U	Xeon E-2146G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E-2146G (2018) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 3 100U	Xeon E-2146G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 100U Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2146G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100U and Xeon E-2146G

Core 3 100U

The Core 3 100U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,312 points. Launch price was $426.

Xeon E-2146G

The Xeon E-2146G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,240 points. Launch price was $317.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2146G's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core 3 100U versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2146G — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core 3 100U (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E-2146G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100U scores 13,312 against the Xeon E-2146G's 13,240 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 3 100U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core 3 100U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2146G.

Feature	Core 3 100U	Xeon E-2146G
Cores / Threads	6 / 8	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+4%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+192%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,312	13,240
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,557
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,385

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2146G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 100U	Xeon E-2146G
Socket	FCBGA1744	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 3 100U) / Yes (Xeon E-2146G). The Xeon E-2146G includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics P630), while the Core 3 100U requires a dedicated GPU.