Core i3-1115G4E vs Xeon E5-1607 v4

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Xeon E5-1607 v4

4 Cores4 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1115G4E

2 / 4

5,231

+0.7%

5,197

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 i3-1115G4E is positioned at rank 795 and the Xeon E5-1607 v4 is on rank 538, so the Xeon E5-1607 v4 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 i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7996%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1510%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1341%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1036%

#329

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

MSRP: $4099|Avg: $4182

100%

#331

EPYC 7402

MSRP: $1783|Avg: $2285

99%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

99%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

97%

#538

Xeon E5-1607 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#543

Xeon W3670

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

#547

Xeon E3-1240 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

98%

#548

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

98%

#551

Xeon W-2102

MSRP: $202|Avg: $286

97%

#553

Xeon E3-1265L v2

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-1115G4E (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-1115G4E	Xeon E5-1607 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($47)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-1115G4E	Xeon E5-1607 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($47)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1607 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115G4E and Xeon E5-1607 v4

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

Xeon E5-1607 v4

The Xeon E5-1607 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 5,197 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1115G4E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-1607 v4 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v4 — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-1115G4E uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115G4E scores 5,231 against the Xeon E5-1607 v4's 5,197 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E vs 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607 v4.

Feature	Core i3-1115G4E	Xeon E5-1607 v4
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+26%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	10 MB+67%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	5,231	5,197
Geekbench 6 Single	1,506	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115G4E uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1607 v4 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1115G4E	Xeon E5-1607 v4
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E) / not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v4). The Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)), while the Xeon E5-1607 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.