Xeon E3-1276 v3 vs Xeon E-2224G

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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 E3-1276 v3 is positioned at rank 416 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 E3-1276 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5869%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1108%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

985%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

761%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

99%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

98%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

97%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

97%

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 E3-1276 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($244)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1276 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 E3-1276 v3	Xeon E-2224G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($244)	✅ 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 E3-1276 v3 and Xeon E-2224G

Xeon E3-1276 v3

The Xeon E3-1276 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): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,543 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 E3-1276 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2224G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1276 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 E3-1276 v3 scores 7,543 against the Xeon E-2224G's 7,551 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E-2224G. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1276 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224G.

Feature	Xeon E3-1276 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	7,543	7,551

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1276 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.