Xeon E-2144G vs Xeon E3-1285 v6
Xeon E-2144G
Xeon E3-1285 v6
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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-2144G is positioned at rank 997 and the Xeon E3-1285 v6 is on rank 455, so the Xeon E3-1285 v6 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-2144G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-DT (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2144G | Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($389) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) |
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 Xeon E3-1285 v6
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.
Xeon E3-1285 v6
The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 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): 79 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,502 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2144G and Xeon E3-1285 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v6 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Xeon E-2144G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses Kaby Lake-DT (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2144G scores 9,397 against the Xeon E3-1285 v6's 9,502 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1285 v6. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz+14% |
| 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) | Kaby Lake-DT (2017) |
| PassMark | 9,397 | 9,502+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2144G launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 debuted at $450.
| Feature | Xeon E-2144G | Xeon E3-1285 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $450-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $389 | — |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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