Core i5-10310U vs Xeon E-2104G

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 i5-10310U is positioned at rank 566 and the Xeon E-2104G is on rank 476, so the Xeon E-2104G 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 i5-10310U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#554

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

751%

#555

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

740%

#556

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

679%

#557

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

676%

#558

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

670%

#560

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

647%

#561

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

620%

#562

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

619%

#563

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

602%

#566

Core i5-10310U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6848%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1293%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1149%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

887%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

99%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

99%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

98%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($109) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2104G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Xeon E-2104G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($109)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-10310U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($109 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Xeon E-2104G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($109)

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 i5-10310U and Xeon E-2104G

Core i5-10310U

The Core i5-10310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,864 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2104G

The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10310U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2104G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-10310U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-10310U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-10310U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2104G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10310U scores 5,864 against the Xeon E-2104G's 5,858 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-10310U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-10310U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Xeon E-2104G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+38%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+88%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,864	5,858
Geekbench 6 Single	1,284	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10310U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2104G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Xeon E-2104G
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10310U) / not specified (Xeon E-2104G). The Core i5-10310U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Xeon E-2104G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10310U targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10310U rivals Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.