Xeon E-2234 vs Core i7-5820K
Xeon E-2234
Core i7-5820K
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-2234 is positioned at rank 388 and the Core i7-5820K is on rank 686, so the Xeon E-2234 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2234
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5820K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) | ✅ More affordable ($103) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) | ✅ More affordable ($103) |
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-2234 and Core i7-5820K
Xeon E-2234
The Xeon E-2234 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 9,639 points. Launch price was $250.
Core i7-5820K
The Core i7-5820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,826 points. Launch price was $410.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2234 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-5820K offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-5820K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2234 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5820K — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2234 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2234 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5820K uses Haswell-E (2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2234 scores 9,639 against the Core i7-5820K's 9,826 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i7-5820K. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2234 vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5820K.
| Feature | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+33% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Haswell-E (2014) |
| PassMark | 9,639 | 9,826+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,134 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,383 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2234 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5820K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2234) / Yes (Core i7-5820K). Primary use case: Core i7-5820K targets Enthusiast Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-5820K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Enthusiast Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2234 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Core i7-5820K debuted at $389. At current prices ($136 vs $103), the Core i7-5820K is $33 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2234 delivers 70.9 pts/$ vs 95.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-5820K — making the Core i7-5820K the 29.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2234 | Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-36% | $389 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $136 | $103-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.9 | 95.4+35% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2014 |
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