Xeon E5-4620 vs Core i3-9100F
Xeon E5-4620
Core i3-9100F
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4620
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+405%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E5-4620 and Core i3-9100F
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 i3-9100F
The Core i3-9100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,704 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-9100F 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 i3-9100F — a 47.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100F (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-9100F uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Core i3-9100F's 6,704 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-9100F. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100F.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| 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-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,635 | 6,704+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-9100F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4620) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9100F). Primary use case: Core i3-9100F targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4620 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100F debuted at $97. At current prices ($400 vs $80), the Core i3-9100F is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4620 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 83.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100F — making the Core i3-9100F the 133.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4620 | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2141 | $97-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $80-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.6 | 83.8+405% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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