Core i5-10600T vs Xeon E5-4627 v3

Core i5-10600T

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4627 v3

10 Cores10 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10600T

6 / 12

11,505

+1.4%

11,344

0.0%

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.

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 i5-10600T

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

107%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

107%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

106%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

106%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

106%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

105%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

105%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

105%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

105%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

102%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

102%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

101%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

101%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

101%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

100%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

100%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

100%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

100%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

100%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

99%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

99%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

99%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

99%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

98%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

98%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

98%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

97%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

97%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

97%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

97%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

40750%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7694%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6836%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5281%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

75%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

74%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

100%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

96%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

94%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

93%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

93%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

92%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

90%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

90%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

88%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

87%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

76%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

76%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

76%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

73%

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 i5-10600T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-10600T	Xeon E5-4627 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4627 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-10600T	Xeon E5-4627 v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+84%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($110)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 i5-10600T Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4627 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10600T and Xeon E5-4627 v3

Core i5-10600T

The Core i5-10600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,505 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-4627 v3

The Xeon E5-4627 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,344 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10600T packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4627 v3 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-10600T versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v3 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10600T (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10600T scores 11,505 against the Xeon E5-4627 v3's 11,344 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-10600T. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i5-10600T vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4627 v3.

Feature	Core i5-10600T	Xeon E5-4627 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 10+67%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache	25 MB (total)+108%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	11,505+1%	11,344
Geekbench 6 Single	—	970
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10600T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4627 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10600T	Xeon E5-4627 v3
Socket	LGA1200	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	768 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-10600T) / Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v3).

Feature	Core i5-10600T	Xeon E5-4627 v3
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-10600T launched at $213 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4627 v3 debuted at $2225. At current prices ($110 vs $200), the Core i5-10600T is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-10600T delivers 104.6 pts/$ vs 56.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4627 v3 — making the Core i5-10600T the 59.4% better value option.