Xeon E-2144G vs Core i3-10300
Xeon E-2144G
Core i3-10300
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. The Xeon E-2144G is positioned at rank #997 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2144G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($140.49) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+174%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($140.49) |
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-2144G and Core i3-10300
Xeon E-2144G
The Xeon E-2144G 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,397 points. Launch price was $272.
Core i3-10300
The Core i3-10300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,290 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2144G and Core i3-10300 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10300 — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2144G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E-2144G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10300 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2144G scores 9,397 against the Core i3-10300's 9,290 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E-2144G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 9,397+1% | 9,290 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2144G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10300 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($389 vs $140.49), the Core i3-10300 is $249 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2144G delivers 24.2 pts/$ vs 66.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10300 — making the Core i3-10300 the 93% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | $140.49-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.2 | 66.1+173% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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