Core i3-8140U vs Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i3-8140U
Xeon Gold 6230N
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 i3-8140U is positioned at rank 530 and the Xeon Gold 6230N is on rank 614, so the Core i3-8140U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8140U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6230N
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8140U | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8140U | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i3-8140U and Xeon Gold 6230N
Core i3-8140U
The Core i3-8140U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2019 (6 years ago). It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 4,227 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon Gold 6230N
The Xeon Gold 6230N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 27.5 MB. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 4,175 points. Launch price was $2,046.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8140U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6230N offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon Gold 6230N has 18 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8140U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6230N — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-8140U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6230N is built on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-8140U scores 4,227 against the Xeon Gold 6230N's 4,175 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-8140U. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-8140U vs 27.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 6230N.
| Feature | Core i3-8140U | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 20 / 40+900% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+10% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 27.5 MB+588% |
| L2 Cache | — | 20 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,227+1% | 4,175 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,225 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8140U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6230N uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-8140U | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1528 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8140U) / not specified (Xeon Gold 6230N). The Core i3-8140U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Xeon Gold 6230N requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8140U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8140U rivals Ryzen 3 3300U.
| Feature | Core i3-8140U | Xeon Gold 6230N |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 620 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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