CPU
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Xeon E5-2609
Core i3-10100Y
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 E5-2609 is positioned at rank 725 and the Core i3-10100Y is on rank 1040, so the Xeon E5-2609 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2609
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10100Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2609 and Core i3-10100Y
Xeon E5-2609
The Xeon E5-2609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,943 points. Launch price was $143.
Core i3-10100Y
The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2609 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-10100Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2609 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2609 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y — a 47.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2609 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-10100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2609 scores 2,943 against the Core i3-10100Y's 2,918 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2609. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2609 vs 4 MB on the Core i3-10100Y.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+63% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10240 kB (total)+150% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,943 | 2,918 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2609 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2609 | Core i3-10100Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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