Core i3-9100E vs Xeon E3-1240L v5

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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 i3-9100E

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1430%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1351%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

981%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

296%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

234%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

205%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

117%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

116%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

105%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

105%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

104%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

101%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

100%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

100%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

99%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

96%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

95%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

94%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

92%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

92%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

89%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

87%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

86%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

86%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

85%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

84%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

83%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6348%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1199%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1065%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

823%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

100%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

99%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

99%

#288

Xeon w7-2595X

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600

99%

#289

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99

99%

#440

Xeon E3-1240L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

98%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

97%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

97%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

97%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

97%

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 i3-9100E (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-9100E	Xeon E3-1240L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1240L v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-9100E	Xeon E3-1240L v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i3-9100E and Xeon E3-1240L v5

Core i3-9100E

The Core i3-9100E 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 6,539 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1240L v5

The Xeon E3-1240L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,547 points. Launch price was $278.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-9100E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1240L v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100E versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240L v5 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-9100E uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100E scores 6,539 against the Xeon E3-1240L v5's 6,547 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1240L v5. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100E vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240L v5.

Feature	Core i3-9100E	Xeon E3-1240L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+48%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	6,539	6,547