Xeon E5-1410
VS
Core i3-1005G1

Xeon E5-1410 vs Core i3-1005G1

Intel

Xeon E5-1410

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012
VS
Intel

Core i3-1005G1

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 E5-1410 is positioned at rank 367 and the Core i3-1005G1 is on rank 573, so the Xeon E5-1410 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 E5-1410

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5140%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
971%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
862%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
666%
#257
Xeon W-1290
MSRP: $498|Avg: $300
100%
#258
EPYC 9124
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083
100%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
98%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
98%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
97%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
97%
#367
Xeon E5-1410
MSRP: $120|Avg: $55
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1005G1

#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
100%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
99%
#561
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
760%
#562
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
749%
#563
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
687%
#564
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
684%
#565
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
678%
#567
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
655%
#568
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
628%
#569
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
627%
#570
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
610%
#573
Core i3-1005G1
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#583
Processor N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $100
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 Core i3-1005G1 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-1410Core i3-1005G1
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($55)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1410 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-1410Core i3-1005G1
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($55)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1410 and Core i3-1005G1

Intel

Xeon E5-1410

The Xeon E5-1410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

Core i3-1005G1

The Core i3-1005G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,827 points. Launch price was $281.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1410 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1005G1 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-1410 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-1005G1 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-1005G1 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1410 uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-1005G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1410 scores 4,852 against the Core i3-1005G1's 4,827 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1410. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1410 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-1005G1.

FeatureXeon E5-1410Core i3-1005G1
Cores / Threads
4 / 8+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz
3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2.8 GHz+133%
1.2 GHz
L3 Cache
10240 kB (total)+150%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
256K (per core)
Process
32 nm
10 nm-69%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark
4,852
4,827
Cinebench R23 Multi
2,319
Geekbench 6 Single
603
Geekbench 6 Multi
2,605
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1410 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-1005G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-1410Core i3-1005G1
Socket
LGA1356
FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200 / LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1410) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-1005G1). The Core i3-1005G1 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake)), while the Xeon E5-1410 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1005G1 targets Thin-and-light.

FeatureXeon E5-1410Core i3-1005G1
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use
Thin-and-light