Xeon E-2176G vs Core i3-13100E
Xeon E-2176G
Core i3-13100E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2176G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($405) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+173%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($405) | ✅ More affordable ($150) |
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-2176G and Core i3-13100E
Xeon E-2176G
The Xeon E-2176G 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 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,593 points. Launch price was $367.
Core i3-13100E
The Core i3-13100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,727 points. Launch price was $480.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2176G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-13100E offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2176G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2176G versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100E — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2176G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2176G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-13100E uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2176G scores 13,593 against the Core i3-13100E's 13,727 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-13100E. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+7% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 13,593 | 13,727 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,001 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,025 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2176G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-13100E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2176G) / Yes (Core i3-13100E). The Core i3-13100E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E-2176G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 730 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2176G launched at $367 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100E debuted at $150. At current prices ($405 vs $150), the Core i3-13100E is $255 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2176G delivers 33.6 pts/$ vs 91.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100E — making the Core i3-13100E the 92.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2176G | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $367 | $150-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $405 | $150-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.6 | 91.5+172% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2023 |
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