Core i3-10100 vs Xeon W-2223

Core i3-10100

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2020

Xeon W-2223

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10100

4 / 8

8,526

0.0%

8,593

+0.8%

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 i3-10100

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

109%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

108%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

108%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

105%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

105%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

105%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

103%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

103%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

103%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

103%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

102%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

102%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

102%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

102%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

100%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

100%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

99%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

98%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

97%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

96%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

95%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

95%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

94%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

94%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

93%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

92%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

90%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2223

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7110%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1342%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1193%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

921%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

100%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

98%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($330) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2223 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-10100	Xeon W-2223
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-10100 ($146), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($184 less, 56% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-10100	Xeon W-2223
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+124%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($146)	⚠️ Higher cost ($330)

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 i3-10100 Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2223 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100 and Xeon W-2223

Core i3-10100

The Core i3-10100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,526 points. Launch price was $130.

Xeon W-2223

The Xeon W-2223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,593 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100 and Xeon W-2223 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-10100 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2223 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-10100 is built on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10100 scores 8,526 against the Xeon W-2223's 8,593 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon W-2223. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-10100 vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223.

Feature	Core i3-10100	Xeon W-2223
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+10%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8.25 MB+38%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-S (2020)	—
PassMark	8,526	8,593
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,612	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,430	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,300	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2223 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10100	Xeon W-2223
Socket	LGA1200	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	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: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10100) / not specified (Xeon W-2223). The Core i3-10100 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon W-2223 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10100 targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i3-10100 rivals Ryzen 3 3300X.

Feature	Core i3-10100	Xeon W-2223
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Gaming	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-10100 launched at $122 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2223 debuted at $294. At current prices ($146 vs $330), the Core i3-10100 is $184 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-10100 delivers 58.4 pts/$ vs 26.0 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2223 — making the Core i3-10100 the 76.6% better value option.