Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs Xeon E-2224G

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 E3-1271 v3 is positioned at rank 862 and the Xeon E-2224G is on rank 393, so the Xeon E-2224G 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 E3-1271 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

20138%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3802%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3378%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2610%

#485

Xeon Gold 6258R

MSRP: $3950|Avg: $1400

99%

#486

EPYC 9175F

MSRP: $4256|Avg: $3703

99%

#488

EPYC 9534

MSRP: $8803|Avg: $2999

98%

#489

EPYC 9654

MSRP: $11805|Avg: $5345

98%

#490

EPYC 7H12

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $1340

97%

#491

EPYC 7742

MSRP: $6950|Avg: $800

97%

#492

Xeon Platinum 8352M

MSRP: $4471|Avg: $4471

96%

#493

Xeon Platinum 8570

MSRP: $9595|Avg: $9595

95%

#862

Xeon E3-1271 v3

MSRP: $727|Avg: $831

100%

#863

Xeon E5603

MSRP: $188|Avg: N/A

100%

#871

Xeon 6315P

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

97%

#877

Xeon X5687

MSRP: $552|Avg: $189

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2224G

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5504%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1039%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

923%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

713%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

100%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

99%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

98%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

98%

#393

Xeon E-2224G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

99%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E-2224G (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($831)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($831)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1271 v3 and Xeon E-2224G

Xeon E3-1271 v3

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,504 points. Launch price was $800.

Xeon E-2224G

The Xeon E-2224G 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 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 7,551 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2224G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2224G — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2224G is built on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1271 v3 scores 7,504 against the Xeon E-2224G's 7,551 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2224G. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1271 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224G.

Feature	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.7 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,504	7,551
Geekbench 6 Single	1,308	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,328	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1271 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2224G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1271 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Socket	LGA1150	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1271 v3) / not specified (Xeon E-2224G). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1271 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1271 v3 rivals Core i7-4770.