Core i3-12100TE vs Xeon W-2225

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Xeon W-2225

4 Cores8 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-12100TE

4 / 8

10,432

+0.1%

10,425

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 W-2225

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

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 ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon W-2225
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-12100TE ($149), 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 ($1 less, 1% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon W-2225
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 W-2225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12100TE and Xeon W-2225

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 W-2225

The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-12100TE and Xeon W-2225 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Core i3-12100TE is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-12100TE scores 10,432 against the Xeon W-2225's 10,425 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225.

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon W-2225
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.6 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.1 GHz+95%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+45%	8.25 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	—
PassMark	10,432	10,425
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-12100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon W-2225 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-12100TE	Xeon W-2225
Socket	LGA1700	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE) / not specified (Xeon W-2225). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon W-2225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.