Xeon E5-4620 vs Core i3-9100

Xeon E5-4620

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Core i3-9100

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620

8 / 16

6,635

+0.7%

6,586

0.0%

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 E5-4620 is positioned at rank #1013 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 E5-4620

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

67040%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

12658%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

11246%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8688%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

81%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

100%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

93%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

83%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

77%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

72%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

65%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

60%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

60%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

49%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

45%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

43%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

111%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

111%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

111%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

110%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

109%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

107%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

107%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

106%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

106%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

105%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

105%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

104%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

104%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

103%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

102%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

100%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

100%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

99%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

99%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

99%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

98%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

98%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

97%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

96%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

93%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

93%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

93%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

89%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

89%

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 i3-9100 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Core i3-9100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($125)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Core i3-9100
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+218%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($125)

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 E5-4620 Benchmark Check

Core i3-9100 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4620 and Core i3-9100

Xeon E5-4620

The Xeon E5-4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,635 points. Launch price was $400.

Core i3-9100

The Core i3-9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $122.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-9100 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100 — a 47.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-9100 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Core i3-9100's 6,586 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-4620. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Core i3-9100
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	4.2 GHz+62%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+64%
L3 Cache	16384 kB (total)+167%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,635	6,586

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-9100 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Core i3-9100
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4620 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100 debuted at $122. At current prices ($400 vs $125), the Core i3-9100 is $275 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4620 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 52.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100 — making the Core i3-9100 the 104.2% better value option.