Core i9-10900T vs Xeon E5-2683 v3

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 i9-10900T

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

106%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

100%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

73%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

22%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

17%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

15%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

9%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

9%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

8%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

8%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

8%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

8%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

7%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

7%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

7%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

7%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2683 v3

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

100%

#172

Xeon E5-2683 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

97%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

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 i9-10900T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i9-10900T	Xeon E5-2683 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i9-10900T	Xeon E5-2683 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ 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.

Core i9-10900T Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2683 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10900T and Xeon E5-2683 v3

Core i9-10900T

The Core i9-10900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,727 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2683 v3

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,686 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10900T packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2683 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2683 v3 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i9-10900T (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i9-10900T scores 14,727 against the Xeon E5-2683 v3's 14,686 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i9-10900T. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T vs 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2683 v3.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Xeon E5-2683 v3
Cores / Threads	10 / 20	14 / 28+40%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+53%	3 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache	35 MB (total)+75%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	14,727	14,686
Geekbench 6 Single	1,710	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,476	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i9-10900T	Xeon E5-2683 v3
Socket	LGA1200	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i9-10900T) / not specified (Xeon E5-2683 v3). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.