Core i3-12100TE vs Xeon E5-4640 v3

CPU

GPU

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-12100TE

4 / 8

10,432

+0.6%

10,372

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.

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 E5-4640 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

57252%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10810%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9604%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7419%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

87%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

69%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

100%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

94%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

93%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

93%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

90%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

85%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

79%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

71%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

66%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

61%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

56%

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 i3-12100TE (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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 i3-12100TE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4640 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12100TE and Xeon E5-4640 v3

Core i3-12100TE

The Core i3-12100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,432 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-4640 v3

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-12100TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE versus 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100TE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i3-12100TE uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12100TE scores 10,432 against the Xeon E5-4640 v3's 10,372 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,100 vs 750, a 94.7% lead for the Core i3-12100TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3.

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+54%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+11%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,432	10,372
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100+180%	750
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-12100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i3-12100TE versus DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 — the Core i3-12100TE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-4640 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-12100TE) vs 4 (Xeon E5-4640 v3). PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i3-12100TE) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4640 v3) — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,Q670,W680,H770 (Core i3-12100TE) and C612 (Xeon E5-4640 v3).

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon E5-4640 v3
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+25%	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	768 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	40+100%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE) vs Yes (Xeon E5-4640 v3). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.