Xeon E3-1220L v3 vs Celeron 1020E
Xeon E3-1220L v3
Celeron 1020E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1220L v3 is positioned at rank 939 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, so the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+50%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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 E3-1220L v3 and Celeron 1020E
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron 1020E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 37.8% clock advantage for the Celeron 1020E (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220L v3 scores 1,407 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.2 GHz+47% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,407 | 1,406 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: C222,C224,C226 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) and QM77,HM76 (Celeron 1020E).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3) vs VT-x (Celeron 1020E). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-P | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Celeron 1020E debuted at $86. At current prices ($30 vs $20), the Celeron 1020E is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1220L v3 delivers 46.9 pts/$ vs 70.3 pts/$ for the Celeron 1020E — making the Celeron 1020E the 39.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $86-55% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.9 | 70.3+50% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2013 |
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