Core i3-13100TE vs Xeon E5-2640 v3
Core i3-13100TE
Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100TE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+40%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($137) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
Performance Check
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 i3-13100TE and Xeon E5-2640 v3
Core i3-13100TE
The Core i3-13100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 11,248 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-13100TE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-13100TE versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-13100TE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i3-13100TE uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-13100TE scores 11,248 against the Xeon E5-2640 v3's 11,055 — a 1.7% lead for the Core i3-13100TE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100TE vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+21% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 11,248+2% | 11,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-13100TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-13100TE) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-13100TE launched at $137 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 debuted at $939. At current prices ($137 vs $189), the Core i3-13100TE is $52 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-13100TE delivers 82.1 pts/$ vs 58.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2640 v3 — making the Core i3-13100TE the 33.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-13100TE | Xeon E5-2640 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $137-85% | $939 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $137-28% | $189 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+40% | 58.5 |
| Release Date | 2023 | 2014 |
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