Core i3-10100T vs Xeon E3-1565L v5

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1565L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

44030%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8313%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7386%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5706%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

81%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

80%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

78%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

100%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

99%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

97%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

97%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

95%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

94%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

82%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

79%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

79%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

77%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

73%

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 i3-10100T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-10100T	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($120)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-10100T	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($120)

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 i3-10100T Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1565L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10100T and Xeon E3-1565L v5

Core i3-10100T

The Core i3-10100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,305 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1565L v5

The Xeon E3-1565L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 7,325 points. Launch price was $417.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10100T and Xeon E3-1565L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-10100T versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1565L v5 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100T (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1565L v5 is built on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10100T scores 7,305 against the Xeon E3-1565L v5's 7,325 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1565L v5. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10100T vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1565L v5.

Feature	Core i3-10100T	Xeon E3-1565L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+20%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,305	7,325

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10100T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1565L v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.