Xeon E-2144G vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Xeon E-2144G
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Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+270%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) | ✅ More affordable ($384) |
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2144G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon E-2144G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2144G scores 9,397 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 114% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2144G vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 96 MB (total)+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 5 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 9,397 | 34,293+265% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 18,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 15,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2144G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2144G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E-2144G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2144G launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($389 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2144G delivers 24.2 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 114.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Ryzen 7 7800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $449-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | $384-1% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.2 | 89.3+269% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2023 |
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