Core i3-1215U
VS
Xeon E-2324G

Core i3-1215U vs Xeon E-2324G

Intel

Core i3-1215U

6 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2324G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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 i3-1215U is positioned at rank 606 and the Xeon E-2324G is on rank 351, so the Xeon E-2324G 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 i3-1215U

#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#594
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
802%
#595
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
790%
#596
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
725%
#597
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
722%
#598
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
715%
#600
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
691%
#601
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
662%
#602
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
661%
#603
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
644%
#606
Core i3-1215U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#608
Ryzen AI 5 330
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2324G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5025%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
949%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
843%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
651%
#253
Xeon W-2150B
MSRP: $499|Avg: $400
99%
#255
Xeon 6517P
MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195
99%
#351
Xeon E-2324G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#362
Xeon E5-2667 v2
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
98%
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2324G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightCore i3-1215UXeon E-2324G
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 (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-1215U ($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 i3-1215UXeon E-2324G
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 i3-1215U and Xeon E-2324G

Intel

Core i3-1215U

The Core i3-1215U 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 1.2 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: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 10,281 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E-2324G

The Xeon E-2324G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,339 points. Launch price was $209.

Processing Power

The Core i3-1215U packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2324G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-1215U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1215U versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2324G — a 4.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2324G (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-1215U uses the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2324G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1215U scores 10,281 against the Xeon E-2324G's 10,339 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2324G. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1215U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2324G.

FeatureCore i3-1215UXeon E-2324G
Cores / Threads
6 / 8+50%
4 / 4
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.6 GHz+5%
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
3.1 GHz+158%
L3 Cache
10 MB (total)+25%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Alder Lake-U (2022)
Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark
10,281
10,339
Geekbench 6 Single
2,079
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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1215U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2324G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i3-1215UXeon E-2324G
Socket
FCBGA1744
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+25%
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1215U) / not specified (Xeon E-2324G). The Core i3-1215U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (64 EU)), while the Xeon E-2324G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1215U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1215U rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.

FeatureCore i3-1215UXeon E-2324G
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
Mainstream Laptop