Xeon E3-1285L v3 vs Xeon E-2124

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 E3-1285L v3 is positioned at rank 426 and the Xeon E-2124 is on rank 305, so the Xeon E-2124 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 E3-1285L v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6047%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1142%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1014%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

784%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#426

Xeon E3-1285L v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2124

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4508%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

851%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

756%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

584%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

100%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

99%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

98%

#305

Xeon E-2124

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#306

Xeon Silver 4108

MSRP: $417|Avg: $46

100%

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-2124 (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1285L v3	Xeon E-2124
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1285L v3	Xeon E-2124
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 E3-1285L v3 Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2124 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1285L v3 and Xeon E-2124

Xeon E3-1285L v3

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,874 points. Launch price was $809.

Xeon E-2124

The Xeon E-2124 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 6,915 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2124's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v3 versus 4.3 GHz on the Xeon E-2124 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E-2124 uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285L v3 scores 6,874 against the Xeon E-2124's 6,915 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E-2124. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124.

Feature	Xeon E3-1285L v3	Xeon E-2124
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	6,874	6,915

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2124 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.