Core i3-1110G4 vs Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i3-1110G4
Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i3-1110G4 is positioned at rank 985 and the Xeon Gold 6230N is on rank 614, so the Xeon Gold 6230N offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1110G4
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-1110G4 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-1110G4 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1110G4 and Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i3-1110G4
The Core i3-1110G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,160 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Core i3-1110G4 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1110G4 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1110G4 scores 4,160 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Gold 6230N. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1110G4 vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Core i3-1110G4 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 20 / 40+900% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.3 GHz+28% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 27.5 MB+358% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 20 MB+1500% |
| Process | 10 nm SuperFin-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,160 | 4,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,491 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-1110G4 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-1110G4 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1598 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4x-4267 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1110G4) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6230N). The Core i3-1110G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)), while the Xeon Gold 6230N requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.
| Feature | Core i3-1110G4 | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Thin & Light Laptop | — |
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