Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs Xeon Gold 5122

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 E3-1240 v6 is positioned at rank 494 and the Xeon Gold 5122 is on rank 489, so the Xeon Gold 5122 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E3-1240 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7142%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1348%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1198%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

925%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#494

Xeon E3-1240 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

100%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5122

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7031%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1327%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1179%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

911%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

99%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

99%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

98%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

98%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

97%

#489

Xeon Gold 5122

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

99%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

98%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

98%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon E3-1240 v6 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon Gold 5122 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Xeon Gold 5122
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Xeon Gold 5122
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E3-1240 v6 Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 5122 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Xeon Gold 5122

Xeon E3-1240 v6

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,731 points. Launch price was $272.

Xeon Gold 5122

The Xeon Gold 5122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,867 points. Launch price was $1,221.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Xeon Gold 5122 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5122 — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1240 v6 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 5122 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v6 scores 8,731 against the Xeon Gold 5122's 8,867 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon Gold 5122. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5122.

Feature	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Xeon Gold 5122
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+11%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+3%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	16.5 MB+106%
L2 Cache	1 MB	4 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	8,731	8,867+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 5122 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.