Core i3-1210U
VS
Xeon E-2244G

Core i3-1210U vs Xeon E-2244G

Intel

Core i3-1210U

6 Cores8 Thrd9 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2244G

4 Cores8 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

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 i3-1210U is positioned at rank 317 and the Xeon E-2244G is on rank 284, so the Xeon E-2244G 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 i3-1210U

#96
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
98%
#97
Core Ultra 5 226V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#305
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
466%
#306
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
459%
#307
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
422%
#308
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
420%
#309
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
416%
#311
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
402%
#312
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
385%
#313
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
385%
#314
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
374%
#317
Core i3-1210U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2244G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4342%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
820%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
728%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
563%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
99%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
99%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
98%
#230
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368
97%
#284
Xeon E-2244G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#293
Xeon E5-2643 v3
MSRP: $219|Avg: $45
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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-2244G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i3-1210UXeon E-2244G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-1210U ($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.
InsightCore i3-1210UXeon E-2244G
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1210U and Xeon E-2244G

Intel

Core i3-1210U

The Core i3-1210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,438 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E-2244G

The Xeon E-2244G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,571 points. Launch price was $272.

Processing Power

The Core i3-1210U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2244G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1210U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1210U versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2244G — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2244G (base: 1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-1210U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2244G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1210U scores 9,438 against the Xeon E-2244G's 9,571 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E-2244G. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1210U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2244G.

FeatureCore i3-1210UXeon E-2244G
Cores / Threads
6 / 8+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.8 GHz+9%
Base Clock
1 GHz
3.8 GHz+280%
L3 Cache
10 MB (total)+25%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+400%
256 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-U (2022)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
9,438
9,571+1%
Geekbench 6 Single
2,040
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1210U uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2244G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-1210UXeon E-2244G
Socket
FCBGA1781
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
14
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1210U) / not specified (Xeon E-2244G). The Core i3-1210U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (64 EU)), while the Xeon E-2244G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1210U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1210U rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.

FeatureCore i3-1210UXeon E-2244G
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (64 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Thin & Light Laptop