Xeon E-2226GE vs Core i3-10320
Xeon E-2226GE
Core i3-10320
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. The Xeon E-2226GE is positioned at rank #438 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-S (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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-2226GE and Core i3-10320
Xeon E-2226GE
The Xeon E-2226GE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 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: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,026 points. Launch price was $286.
Core i3-10320
The Core i3-10320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-S (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,972 points. Launch price was $162.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2226GE packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i3-10320 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2226GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2226GE versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i3-10320 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2226GE uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10320 uses Comet Lake-S (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2226GE scores 10,026 against the Core i3-10320's 9,972 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E-2226GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2226GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10320.
| Feature | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Comet Lake-S (2020) |
| PassMark | 10,026 | 9,972 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2226GE uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10320 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2226GE | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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