Core i3-1000NG4 vs Xeon E5-2418L

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. The Core i3-1000NG4 is positioned at rank 623 and the Xeon E5-2418L is on rank 653, so the Core i3-1000NG4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i3-1000NG4

#611

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

831%

#612

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

819%

#613

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

752%

#614

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

748%

#615

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

742%

#617

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

716%

#618

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

687%

#619

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

686%

#620

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

667%

#623

Core i3-1000NG4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2418L

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11815%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2231%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1982%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1531%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

99%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

97%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

97%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

96%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

96%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

96%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

96%

#394

EPYC 9454

MSRP: $5225|Avg: $576

96%

#653

Xeon E5-2418L

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1000NG4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Xeon E5-2418L
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2418L (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Xeon E5-2418L
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1000NG4 and Xeon E5-2418L

Core i3-1000NG4

The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.

Xeon E5-2418L

The Xeon E5-2418L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 50 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,518 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1000NG4 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2418L offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2418L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2418L — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-1000NG4 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2418L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the Xeon E5-2418L's 3,518 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i3-1000NG4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1000NG4 vs 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2418L.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Xeon E5-2418L
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	10240 kB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-69%	32 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
PassMark	3,530	3,518

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2418L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.