Xeon E-2186M vs Core i3-11100B

Xeon E-2186M

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2018

Core i3-11100B

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2186M

6 / 12

11,285

0.0%

11,357

+0.6%

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-2186M is positioned at rank 320 and the Core i3-11100B is on rank 223, so the Core i3-11100B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186M

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4604%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

869%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

772%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

597%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

100%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

99%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

99%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

99%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

97%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

97%

#320

Xeon E-2186M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-11100B

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#211

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

388%

#212

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

382%

#213

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

351%

#214

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

349%

#215

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

346%

#217

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

334%

#218

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

320%

#219

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

320%

#220

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

311%

#223

Core i3-11100B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2186M is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2186M	Core i3-11100B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-11100B ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2186M	Core i3-11100B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E-2186M Benchmark Check

Core i3-11100B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2186M and Core i3-11100B

Xeon E-2186M

The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.

Core i3-11100B

The Core i3-11100B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2021 (4 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: Up to 3200 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 11,357 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2186M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-11100B offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2186M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-11100B — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E-2186M is built on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E-2186M scores 11,285 against the Core i3-11100B's 11,357 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-11100B. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M vs 12 MB on the Core i3-11100B.

Feature	Xeon E-2186M	Core i3-11100B
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+9%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	11,285	11,357
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,402

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2186M) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-11100B). The Core i3-11100B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)), while the Xeon E-2186M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-11100B targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-11100B rivals Ryzen 3 5300G.