Xeon E-2124G vs Xeon W3690
Xeon E-2124G
Xeon W3690
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 Xeon W3690 is on rank 798, so the Xeon W3690 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 Xeon W3690
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2124G | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2124G | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+229%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) | ✅ More affordable ($140) |
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 Xeon W3690
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.
Xeon W3690
The Xeon W3690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,191 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2124G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon W3690 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W3690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G versus 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.46 GHz). The Xeon E-2124G uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W3690 uses Gulftown (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2124G scores 7,218 against the Xeon W3690's 7,191 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2124G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+21% | 3.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.46 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) | Gulftown (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 7,218 | 7,191 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2124G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W3690 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2124G launched at $667 MSRP, while the Xeon W3690 debuted at $583. At current prices ($462 vs $140), the Xeon W3690 is $322 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2124G delivers 15.6 pts/$ vs 51.4 pts/$ for the Xeon W3690 — making the Xeon W3690 the 106.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2124G | Xeon W3690 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $667 | $583-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $462 | $140-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.6 | 51.4+229% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2011 |
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