Core i3-14100T vs Xeon E-2186G
Core i3-14100T
Xeon E-2186G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-14100T | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($135) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E-2186G
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 E-2186G
The Xeon E-2186G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,612 points. Launch price was $506.
Processing Power
The Core i3-14100T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2186G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2186G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-14100T versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2186G — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186G (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E-2186G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100T scores 13,731 against the Xeon E-2186G's 13,612 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-14100T. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+41% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 13,731 | 13,612 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-14100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2186G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| 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 E-2186G). The Core i3-14100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E-2186G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-14100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-14100T | Xeon E-2186G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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