Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs Core i3-12100TE

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4640 v3

12 / 24

10,372

0.0%

10,432

+0.6%

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 E5-4640 v3 is positioned at rank #1007 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 E5-4640 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

57252%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

10810%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

9604%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

7419%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

87%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

69%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

100%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

94%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

93%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

93%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

90%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

85%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

79%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

71%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

66%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

65%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

61%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 i3-12100TE (2022) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+103%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($149)

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 E5-4640 v3 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4640 v3 and Core i3-12100TE

Xeon E5-4640 v3

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,372 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-12100TE

The Core i3-12100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,432 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core i3-12100TE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100TE (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-12100TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 v3 scores 10,372 against the Core i3-12100TE's 10,432 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 750 vs 2,100, a 94.7% lead for the Core i3-12100TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE.

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	4 GHz+54%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+150%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	10,372	10,432
Geekbench 6 Single	750	2,100+180%
Geekbench 6 Multi	7,000	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i3-12100TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Xeon E5-4640 v3 versus DDR5-4800 on the Core i3-12100TE — the Core i3-12100TE supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-4640 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-4640 v3) vs 2 (Core i3-12100TE). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4640 v3) vs 20 (Core i3-12100TE) — the Xeon E5-4640 v3 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612 (Xeon E5-4640 v3) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,Q670,W680,H770 (Core i3-12100TE).

Feature	Xeon E5-4640 v3	Core i3-12100TE
Socket	LGA2011	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	DDR5-4800+25%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+100%	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-4640 v3) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon E5-4640 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.