Core i3-8145U vs Xeon E5-1607

Core i3-8145U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Xeon E5-1607

4 Cores4 Thrd130 WW2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8145U

2 / 4

3,781

0.0%

3,788

+0.2%

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 i3-8145U is positioned at rank 587 and the Xeon E5-1607 is on rank 638, so the Core i3-8145U 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 i3-8145U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

98%

#575

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

776%

#576

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

765%

#577

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

702%

#578

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

699%

#579

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

692%

#581

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

669%

#582

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

641%

#583

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

640%

#584

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

623%

#587

Core i3-8145U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

10973%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2072%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1841%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1422%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

99%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

96%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

95%

#638

Xeon E5-1607

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

99%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

98%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

95%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8145U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-8145U	Xeon E5-1607
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1607 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-8145U	Xeon E5-1607
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.

Core i3-8145U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1607 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8145U and Xeon E5-1607

Core i3-8145U

The Core i3-8145U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,781 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon E5-1607

The Xeon E5-1607 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 3,788 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8145U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-1607 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 has 2 more cores. The Core i3-8145U is built on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-8145U scores 3,781 against the Xeon E5-1607's 3,788 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-1607. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8145U vs 10 MB on the Xeon E5-1607.

Feature	Core i3-8145U	Xeon E5-1607
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	10 MB+150%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	3,781	3,788

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8145U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1607 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-8145U	Xeon E5-1607
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145U) / not specified (Xeon E5-1607). The Core i3-8145U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 620), while the Xeon E5-1607 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145U targets Mobile.