Core i3-11100B vs Xeon E-2186M

Core i3-11100B

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Xeon E-2186M

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-11100B

4 / 8

11,357

+0.6%

11,285

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. The Core i3-11100B is positioned at rank 223 and the Xeon E-2186M is on rank 320, so the Core i3-11100B 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 i3-11100B

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#211

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

388%

#212

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

382%

#213

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

351%

#214

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

349%

#215

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

346%

#217

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

334%

#218

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

320%

#219

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

320%

#220

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

311%

#223

Core i3-11100B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186M

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4604%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

869%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

597%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

99%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

99%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

99%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

97%

#320

Xeon E-2186M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

96%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2186M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-11100B	Xeon E-2186M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-11100B ($0), 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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-11100B	Xeon E-2186M
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 i3-11100B Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2186M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-11100B and Xeon E-2186M

Core i3-11100B

The Core i3-11100B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 11,357 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2186M

The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-11100B packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2186M offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2186M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-11100B versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Xeon E-2186M is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-11100B scores 11,357 against the Xeon E-2186M's 11,285 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-11100B. L3 cache: 12 MB on the Core i3-11100B vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M.

Feature	Core i3-11100B	Xeon E-2186M
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	11,357	11,285
Geekbench 6 Single	1,402	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-11100B) / not specified (Xeon E-2186M). The Core i3-11100B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)), while the Xeon E-2186M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-11100B targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-11100B rivals Ryzen 3 5300G.