Xeon E3-1275 vs Xeon W-2104

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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 E3-1275 is positioned at rank 522 and the Xeon W-2104 is on rank 640, so the Xeon E3-1275 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 E3-1275

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7563%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1428%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1269%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

980%

#321

Xeon W-3335

MSRP: $1430|Avg: $1200

100%

#322

EPYC 9354P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $2205

100%

#323

EPYC 9224

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $1199

97%

#324

Xeon Gold 6423N

MSRP: $2161|Avg: $2161

97%

#325

Xeon w7-3565X

MSRP: $2689|Avg: $2850

96%

#326

Xeon W-1290TE

MSRP: $552|Avg: $552

96%

#328

Xeon w7-2495X

MSRP: $2189|Avg: $2900

95%

#522

Xeon E3-1275

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#535

Xeon E3-1241 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $27

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2104

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11049%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2086%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1853%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1432%

#382

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

MSRP: $3995|Avg: N/A

100%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

96%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

96%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

96%

#640

Xeon W-2104

MSRP: $294|Avg: $309

100%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

99%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

96%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

95%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

93%

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 W-2104 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275	Xeon W-2104
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1275 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1275	Xeon W-2104
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)

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 E3-1275 and Xeon W-2104

Xeon E3-1275

The Xeon E3-1275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,496 points. Launch price was $450.

Xeon W-2104

The Xeon W-2104 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,530 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1275 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon W-2104's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon W-2104 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1275 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon W-2104 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1275 scores 5,496 against the Xeon W-2104's 5,530 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2104. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1275 vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2104.

Feature	Xeon E3-1275	Xeon W-2104
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8.25 MB (total)+3%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	5,496	5,530

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1275 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon W-2104 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.