Xeon E-2334 vs Core i3-12100

Xeon E-2334

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2021

Core i3-12100

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2334

4 / 8

12,364

+0.4%

12,315

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. The Xeon E-2334 is positioned at rank #268 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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-2334

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4202%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

793%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

705%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

545%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

100%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#268

Xeon E-2334

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12100

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

107%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

107%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

105%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

105%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

48%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

104%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

104%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

104%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

103%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

45%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

42%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

103%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

102%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

42%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

102%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

102%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

101%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

40%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

40%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

101%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

100%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

100%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

98%

#288

Core i5-12500TE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $225

97%

#288

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

32%

#289

Athlon Silver PRO 3125GE

MSRP: $108|Avg: $70

97%

#290

Core i9-10900KF

MSRP: $509|Avg: $336

97%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

97%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

31%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

97%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

97%

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-2334 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2334	Core i3-12100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-12100 ($180), 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 ($180 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2334	Core i3-12100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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-2334 Benchmark Check

Core i3-12100 Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2334 and Core i3-12100

Xeon E-2334

The Xeon E-2334 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,364 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-12100

The Core i3-12100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,315 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E-2334 and Core i3-12100 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2334 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-12100 — a 11% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2334 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2334 uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-12100 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2334 scores 12,364 against the Core i3-12100's 12,315 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2334. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2334 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100.

Feature	Xeon E-2334	Core i3-12100
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+12%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	12,364	12,315
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,157

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2334 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-12100 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2334	Core i3-12100
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2334) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100). The Core i3-12100 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E-2334 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100 targets Budget Gaming Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100 rivals Ryzen 5 5500.