CPU
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Xeon E-2126G
Xeon E7540
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-2126G is positioned at rank 1001 and the Xeon E7540 is on rank 986, so the Xeon E7540 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-2126G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7540
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($230) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+57%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($230) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
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-2126G and Xeon E7540
Xeon E-2126G
The Xeon E-2126G 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 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,437 points. Launch price was $255.
Xeon E7540
The Xeon E7540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 10,376 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2126G packs 6 cores / 6 threads, matching the Xeon E7540's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2126G versus 2.27 GHz on the Xeon E7540 — a 65.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2126G (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E-2126G is built on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2126G scores 10,437 against the Xeon E7540's 10,376 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2126G. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2126G vs 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7540.
| Feature | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+98% | 2.27 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 18 MB L3 Cache+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | — |
| PassMark | 10,437 | 10,376 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2126G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7540 uses LGA1567 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1567 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 TB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 32 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2126G) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E7540). Primary use case: Xeon E7540 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2126G launched at $2702 MSRP, while the Xeon E7540 debuted at $1980. At current prices ($230 vs $146), the Xeon E7540 is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2126G delivers 45.4 pts/$ vs 71.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E7540 — making the Xeon E7540 the 44.1% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2126G | Xeon E7540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2702 | $1980-27% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $230 | $146-37% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.4 | 71.1+57% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2010 |
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