Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs Core i3-14100
Xeon E5-4610 v4
Core i3-14100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610 v4
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) |
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 E5-4610 v4 and Core i3-14100
Xeon E5-4610 v4
The Xeon E5-4610 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,084 points. Launch price was $1,219.
Core i3-14100
The Core i3-14100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,213 points. Launch price was $134.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4610 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i3-14100 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4610 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100 — a 89.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-14100 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 v4 scores 15,084 against the Core i3-14100's 15,213 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-14100. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4610 v4 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 4.7 GHz+161% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+94% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+108% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+100% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 15,084 | 15,213 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4610 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-14100 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 v4 | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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