Xeon E-2224G
VS
Core i5-1034G1

Xeon E-2224G vs Core i5-1034G1

Intel

Xeon E-2224G

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i5-1034G1

4 Cores8 Thrd2 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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-2224G is positioned at rank 393 and the Core i5-1034G1 is on rank 784, so the Xeon E-2224G 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-2224G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5504%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1039%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
923%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
713%
#268
Xeon w5-2565X
MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389
100%
#269
Xeon Silver 4416+
MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176
99%
#270
Xeon E-2176G
MSRP: $367|Avg: $405
98%
#271
EPYC 7401
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450
98%
#393
Xeon E-2224G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#400
Xeon D-1537
MSRP: $470|Avg: $350
99%
#401
Xeon E3-1505M v6
MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A
99%
#402
Xeon E5-1630 v3
MSRP: $372|Avg: $299
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1034G1

#772
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1154%
#773
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1137%
#774
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1044%
#775
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1039%
#776
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1030%
#778
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
994%
#779
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
954%
#780
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
952%
#781
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
926%
#784
Core i5-1034G1
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
97%
#797
Celeron M 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $10
96%
#799
Celeron B815
MSRP: $86|Avg: $15
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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2224G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2224GCore i5-1034G1
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-1034G1 ($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.
InsightXeon E-2224GCore i5-1034G1
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2224G and Core i5-1034G1

Intel

Xeon E-2224G

The Xeon E-2224G 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 7,551 points. Launch price was $213.

Intel

Core i5-1034G1

The Core i5-1034G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 6 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 7,550 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2224G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i5-1034G1's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2224G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1034G1 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2224G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1034G1 uses Ice Lake U (2019−2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2224G scores 7,551 against the Core i5-1034G1's 7,550 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E-2224G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224G vs 6 MB on the Core i5-1034G1.

FeatureXeon E-2224GCore i5-1034G1
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+31%
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+338%
0.8 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)+33%
6 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
2 MB+700%
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
PassMark
7,551
7,550
Geekbench 6 Single
1,475
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2224G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1034G1). The Core i5-1034G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon E-2224G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1034G1 targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1034G1 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.

FeatureXeon E-2224GCore i5-1034G1
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
UHD Graphics G1
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop