Xeon E-2124G vs Core 3 N350
Xeon E-2124G
Core 3 N350
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-2124G is positioned at rank 844 and the Core 3 N350 is on rank 666, so the Core 3 N350 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-2124G
Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2124G | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2124G | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+111%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
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-2124G and Core 3 N350
Xeon E-2124G
The Xeon E-2124G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,218 points. Launch price was $213.
Core 3 N350
The Core 3 N350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 7,249 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2124G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 3 N350 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G versus 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N350 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2124G uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 3 N350 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2124G scores 7,218 against the Core 3 N350's 7,249 — a 0.4% lead for the Core 3 N350. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N350.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+15% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+3300% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 7,218 | 7,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2124G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 3 N350 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2124G launched at $667 MSRP, while the Core 3 N350 debuted at $225. At current prices ($462 vs $220), the Core 3 N350 is $242 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2124G delivers 15.6 pts/$ vs 33.0 pts/$ for the Core 3 N350 — making the Core 3 N350 the 71.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $667 | $225-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $462 | $220-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.6 | 33.0+112% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2025 |
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