Core i3-14100T vs Xeon D-1587
Core i3-14100T
Xeon D-1587
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1587
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+977%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($135) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443) |
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 i3-14100T and Xeon D-1587
Core i3-14100T
The Core i3-14100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,731 points. Launch price was $134.
Xeon D-1587
The Xeon D-1587 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,630 points. Launch price was $1,443.
Processing Power
The Core i3-14100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1587 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon D-1587 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-14100T versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1587 — a 62.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon D-1587 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100T scores 13,731 against the Xeon D-1587's 13,630 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-14100T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100T vs 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1587.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 16 / 32+300% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+91% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+59% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+700% | 1.5 MB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,731 | 13,630 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-14100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1587 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-14100T) / not specified (Xeon D-1587). The Core i3-14100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon D-1587 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-14100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-14100T launched at $134 MSRP, while the Xeon D-1587 debuted at $1652. At current prices ($135 vs $1443), the Core i3-14100T is $1308 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100T delivers 101.7 pts/$ vs 9.4 pts/$ for the Xeon D-1587 — making the Core i3-14100T the 166% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon D-1587 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134-92% | $1652 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-91% | $1443 |
| Performance per Dollar | 101.7+982% | 9.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2016 |
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