Core i3-9100 vs Xeon E7340

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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.

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 i3-9100

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

111%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

111%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

111%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

110%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

109%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

107%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

106%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

106%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

105%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

105%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

104%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

104%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

103%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

102%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

100%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

100%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

99%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

99%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

99%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

98%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

98%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

97%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

96%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

93%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

93%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

93%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

89%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7340

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6765%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1277%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1135%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

877%

#298

Xeon Gold 5418Y

MSRP: $1483|Avg: N/A

100%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

99%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

99%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

98%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

98%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

98%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

97%

#470

Xeon E7340

MSRP: $213|Avg: $132

100%

#471

Xeon E3-1275 v6

MSRP: $499|Avg: $142

100%

#473

Pentium D1508

MSRP: $106|Avg: $106

100%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

99%

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 i3-9100 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-9100	Xeon E7340
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($125)	⚠️ Higher cost ($132)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7340 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-9100	Xeon E7340
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($125)	⚠️ Higher cost ($132)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-9100 and Xeon E7340

Core i3-9100

The Core i3-9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $122.

Xeon E7340

The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9100 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-9100 scores 6,586 against the Xeon E7340's 6,544 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-9100. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100 vs 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340.

Feature	Core i3-9100	Xeon E7340
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	—
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+50%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB L2 Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	—
PassMark	6,586	6,544

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-9100 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7340 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-9100	Xeon E7340
Socket	LGA1151	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-9100 launched at $122 MSRP, while the Xeon E7340 debuted at $213. At current prices ($125 vs $132), the Core i3-9100 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100 delivers 52.7 pts/$ vs 49.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E7340 — making the Core i3-9100 the 6.1% better value option.