Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs Core i5-10200H

Xeon E3-1286 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2014

Core i5-10200H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1286 v3

4 / 8

7,879

0.0%

7,997

+1.5%

About PassMark

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 E3-1286 v3 is positioned at rank 379 and the Core i5-10200H is on rank 26, so the Core i5-10200H 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 E3-1286 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5275%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

98%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

996%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

885%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

684%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#379

Xeon E3-1286 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10200H

#14

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

165%

#15

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

163%

#16

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

149%

#17

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

149%

#18

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

147%

#20

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

142%

#21

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

136%

#22

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

136%

#23

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

133%

#26

Core i5-10200H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

98%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

97%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

96%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

96%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

96%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

94%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-10200H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Core i5-10200H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1286 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 E3-1286 v3	Core i5-10200H
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 E3-1286 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10200H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i5-10200H

Xeon E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 7,879 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i5-10200H

The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Core i5-10200H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-10200H is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 scores 7,879 against the Core i5-10200H's 7,997 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-10200H. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H.

Feature	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Core i5-10200H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+54%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	7,879	7,997+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,372
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,392

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10200H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Core i5-10200H
Socket	LGA1150	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1286 v3) / Yes (Core i5-10200H). The Core i5-10200H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E3-1286 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.