Xeon E-2224 vs Core i5-1035G1

Xeon E-2224

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019

Core i5-1035G1

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2224

4 / 4

7,206

+0.4%

7,174

0.0%

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-2224 is positioned at rank 1021 and the Core i5-1035G1 is on rank 780, so the Core i5-1035G1 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-2224

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

93194%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

17596%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

15633%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

12077%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

100%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

91%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

83%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

83%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

68%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

62%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

60%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

59%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

56%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

30%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

30%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

20%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

13%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1149%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1132%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1040%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1035%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1025%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

990%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

949%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

948%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

922%

#780

Core i5-1035G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

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 ($195) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2224 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2224	Core i5-1035G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1035G1 ($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 ($195 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2224	Core i5-1035G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($195)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-2224 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2224 and Core i5-1035G1

Xeon E-2224

The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.

Core i5-1035G1

The Core i5-1035G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,174 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2224 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1035G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2224 scores 7,206 against the Core i5-1035G1's 7,174 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2224. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G1.

Feature	Xeon E-2224	Core i5-1035G1
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+28%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+240%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,206	7,174
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2224 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2224	Core i5-1035G1
Socket	LGA1151	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2224) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G1). The Core i5-1035G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon E-2224 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G1 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G1 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.