CPU
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Xeon E5-2687W v4
Core 3 100HL
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v4
Performance Per Dollar Core 3 100HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($280) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+305%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,138) | ✅ More affordable ($280) |
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 E5-2687W v4 and Core 3 100HL
Xeon E5-2687W v4
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,640 points. Launch price was $2,141.
Core 3 100HL
The Core 3 100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,586 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core 3 100HL offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake-PS (2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v4 scores 17,640 against the Core 3 100HL's 17,586 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v4. L3 cache: 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2687W v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+43% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB+150% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Raptor Lake-PS (2024) |
| PassMark | 17,640 | 17,586 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,063 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,255 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 3 100HL uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2687W v4) / not specified (Core 3 100HL).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2687W v4 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Core 3 100HL debuted at $306. At current prices ($1138 vs $280), the Core 3 100HL is $858 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2687W v4 delivers 15.5 pts/$ vs 62.8 pts/$ for the Core 3 100HL — making the Core 3 100HL the 120.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v4 | Core 3 100HL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2141 | $306-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1138 | $280-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.5 | 62.8+305% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2024 |
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