Xeon E3-1285 v6 vs Xeon E-2234
Xeon E3-1285 v6
Xeon E-2234
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1285 v6 is positioned at rank 455 and the Xeon E-2234 is on rank 388, so the Xeon E-2234 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285 v6
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2234
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1285 v6 | Xeon E-2234 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($136) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-DT (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1285 v6 | Xeon E-2234 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+236%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($450) | ✅ More affordable ($136) |
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 E3-1285 v6 and Xeon E-2234
Xeon E3-1285 v6
The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 79 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,502 points. Launch price was $450.
Xeon E-2234
The Xeon E-2234 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 9,639 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1285 v6 and Xeon E-2234 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v6 versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2234 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2234 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2234 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285 v6 scores 9,502 against the Xeon E-2234's 9,639 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E-2234. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285 v6 | Xeon E-2234 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 4.1 GHz+14% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake-DT (2017) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,502 | 9,639+1% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 5.0.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285 v6 | Xeon E-2234 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1285 v6 launched at $450 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2234 debuted at $250.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1285 v6 | Xeon E-2234 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $250-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $136 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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