Xeon E5-1650 v3 vs Core i3-12100TE

Xeon E5-1650 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1650 v3

6 / 12

10,387

0.0%

10,432

+0.4%

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. The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is positioned at rank #652 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-1650 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11662%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2202%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1956%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1511%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

98%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

96%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

96%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

95%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

95%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

95%

#393

Xeon Gold 6448Y

MSRP: $3583|Avg: N/A

95%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

100%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 i3-12100TE (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1650 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($583)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1650 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+293%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($583)	✅ More affordable ($149)

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 E5-1650 v3 Benchmark Check

Core i3-12100TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1650 v3 and Core i3-12100TE

Xeon E5-1650 v3

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 10,387 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-12100TE

The Core i3-12100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,432 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-12100TE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-1650 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100TE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-12100TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1650 v3 scores 10,387 against the Core i3-12100TE's 10,432 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE.

Feature	Xeon E5-1650 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	10,387	10,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-12100TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-1650 v3 versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i3-12100TE — the Core i3-12100TE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-1650 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-1650 v3) vs 2 (Core i3-12100TE). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-1650 v3) vs 20 (Core i3-12100TE) — the Xeon E5-1650 v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-1650 v3) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,Q670,W680,H770 (Core i3-12100TE).

Feature	Xeon E5-1650 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+100%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1650 v3) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E5-1650 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.