Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs Core i3-8109U
Xeon E5-1607 v2
Core i3-8109U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-1607 v2 is positioned at rank 676 and the Core i3-8109U is on rank 857, so the Xeon E5-1607 v2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1607 v2
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8109U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($68) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-1607 v2 and Core i3-8109U
Xeon E5-1607 v2
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 4,141 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-8109U
The Core i3-8109U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,184 points. Launch price was $304.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8109U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i3-8109U — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-8109U (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-8109U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1607 v2 scores 4,141 against the Core i3-8109U's 4,184 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-8109U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-8109U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-E (2013) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,141 | 4,184+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8109U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1607 v2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8109U). The Core i3-8109U includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics 655), while the Xeon E5-1607 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8109U targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8109U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1607 v2 | Core i3-8109U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Performance Laptop |
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