Xeon E-2104G vs Core i5-7600T
Xeon E-2104G
Core i5-7600T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Xeon E-2104G is positioned at rank 476 and the Core i5-7600T is on rank 591, so the Xeon E-2104G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+81%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2104G and Core i5-7600T
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.
Core i5-7600T
The Core i5-7600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,827 points. Launch price was $224.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2104G and Core i5-7600T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7600T — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2104G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2104G scores 5,858 against the Core i5-7600T's 5,827 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2104G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2104G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600T.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+16% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,858 | 5,827 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,243 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2104G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600T). The Core i5-7600T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E-2104G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7600T rivals Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2104G launched at $193 MSRP, while the Core i5-7600T debuted at $192. At current prices ($109 vs $60), the Core i5-7600T is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2104G delivers 53.7 pts/$ vs 97.1 pts/$ for the Core i5-7600T — making the Core i5-7600T the 57.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $192 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $109 | $60-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.7 | 97.1+81% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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