Xeon D-1587 vs Core i3-12100E

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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 Xeon D-1587

#496

Xeon E7-8857 v2

MSRP: $3838|Avg: $2995

115%

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Xeon Gold 6148

MSRP: $3072|Avg: $290

115%

#498

Xeon E5-1681 V3

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $200

113%

#499

Xeon W-3275

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $1550

112%

#500

Xeon Gold 6138

MSRP: $2612|Avg: $300

112%

#501

Xeon E5-2690 v4

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

112%

#502

Xeon Platinum 8362

MSRP: $6236|Avg: $5740

110%

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Xeon W-3275M

MSRP: $4449|Avg: $4449

110%

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Xeon E5-2660 v3

MSRP: $1445|Avg: $150

109%

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Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

108%

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Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

103%

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Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

102%

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Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

101%

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EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

100%

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EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

100%

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Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

100%

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Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

100%

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Xeon W-3265

MSRP: $3684|Avg: $3400

99%

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Xeon E5-2658A V3

MSRP: $1832|Avg: $200

98%

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Xeon E5-4640 v4

MSRP: $2837|Avg: N/A

96%

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Xeon E7-8867 v3

MSRP: $4672|Avg: $4672

96%

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Xeon Gold 6150

MSRP: $3358|Avg: $196

96%

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Xeon E5-1680 v3

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $200

93%

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Xeon E5-2690 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $85

93%

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Xeon 6780E

MSRP: $11350|Avg: $8513

93%

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Xeon E5-2697A v4

MSRP: $2891|Avg: $121

91%

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Xeon Gold 6134

MSRP: $2214|Avg: $378

90%

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Xeon Gold 6138T

MSRP: $2742|Avg: $400

90%

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Xeon E7-4880 v2

MSRP: $6619|Avg: $185

89%

#524

Xeon E5-2675 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $100

89%

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Xeon E5-2676 V3

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $36

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 i3-12100E (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon D-1587	Core i3-12100E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon D-1587 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon D-1587	Core i3-12100E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,443)	✅ 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 Xeon D-1587 and Core i3-12100E

Xeon D-1587

The Xeon D-1587 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 13,630 points. Launch price was $1,443.

Core i3-12100E

The Core i3-12100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,535 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon D-1587 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Core i3-12100E offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1587 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon D-1587 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-12100E — a 58.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100E (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon D-1587 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-12100E uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1587 scores 13,630 against the Core i3-12100E's 13,535 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon D-1587. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1587 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100E.

Feature	Xeon D-1587	Core i3-12100E
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+300%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	4.2 GHz+83%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+88%
L3 Cache	1.5 MB (per core)	12 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	13,630	13,535
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,594

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon D-1587 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-12100E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon D-1587	Core i3-12100E
Socket	FCBGA1667	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1587) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100E). The Core i3-12100E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon D-1587 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100E rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000 Series.