Xeon E-2124G vs Core i5-1035G1

Xeon E-2124G

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

Core i5-1035G1

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2124G

4 / 4

7,218

+0.6%

7,174

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. The Xeon E-2124G is positioned at rank 844 and the Core i5-1035G1 is on rank 780, so the Core i5-1035G1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E-2124G

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19207%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3627%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3222%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2489%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

100%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

99%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

99%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

99%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

98%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

98%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

97%

#483

EPYC 9634

MSRP: $10304|Avg: $3949

97%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

100%

#852

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

98%

#857

Xeon 5120

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

96%

#859

Xeon W3530

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1149%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1132%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1040%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1035%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1025%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

990%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

949%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

948%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

922%

#780

Core i5-1035G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($462) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2124G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2124G	Core i5-1035G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1035G1 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($462 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2124G	Core i5-1035G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($462)	✅ 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.

Xeon E-2124G Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G1 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2124G and Core i5-1035G1

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 i5-1035G1

The Core i5-1035G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,174 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2124G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1035G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon E-2124G uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2124G scores 7,218 against the Core i5-1035G1's 7,174 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2124G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G1.

Feature	Xeon E-2124G	Core i5-1035G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+25%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+240%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,218	7,174
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2124G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2124G	Core i5-1035G1
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2124G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G1). The Core i5-1035G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon E-2124G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G1 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G1 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.