Xeon E5-2643 vs Core i3-1115G4E

Xeon E5-2643

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2643

4 / 8

5,228

0.0%

5,231

+0.1%

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 E5-2643 is positioned at rank 1009 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Core i3-1115G4E 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 E5-2643

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

61669%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

11644%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

10345%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7992%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

94%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

74%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

100%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

100%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

97%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

92%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

85%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

76%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

71%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

70%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

70%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

66%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

60%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

55%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

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 i3-1115G4E (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2643	Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($47)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2643	Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)	✅ More affordable ($47)

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 E5-2643 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2643 and Core i3-1115G4E

Xeon E5-2643

The Xeon E5-2643 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,228 points. Launch price was $218.

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2643 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-2643 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2643 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2643 scores 5,228 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2643 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

Feature	Xeon E5-2643	Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+50%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+67%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	5,228	5,231
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,506

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2643 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2643	Core i3-1115G4E
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2643) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). The Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)), while the Xeon E5-2643 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

Feature	Xeon E5-2643	Core i3-1115G4E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2643 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Core i3-1115G4E debuted at $213. At current prices ($50 vs $47), the Core i3-1115G4E is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2643 delivers 104.6 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-1115G4E — making the Core i3-1115G4E the 6.2% better value option.