Xeon E3-1225 v3 vs Pentium Gold G7400T
Xeon E3-1225 v3
Pentium Gold G7400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is positioned at rank #575 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1225 v3
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E3-1225 v3 and Pentium Gold G7400T
Xeon E3-1225 v3
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $384.
Pentium Gold G7400T
The Pentium Gold G7400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 5,274 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold G7400T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1225 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G7400T — a 14.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1225 v3 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v3 scores 5,324 against the Pentium Gold G7400T's 5,274 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G7400T.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+3% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 5,324 | 5,274 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,108 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,324 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1225 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G7400T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1225 v3) / not specified (Pentium Gold G7400T). The Xeon E3-1225 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Pentium Gold G7400T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1225 v3 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1225 v3 rivals Core i5-4570.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1225 v3 | Pentium Gold G7400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
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