Xeon E7340 vs Core i3-9100E
Xeon E7340
Core i3-9100E
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 E7340 is positioned at rank #470 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 E7340
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7340 | Core i3-9100E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7340 | Core i3-9100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+340%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($132) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 E7340 and Core i3-9100E
Xeon E7340
The Xeon E7340 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,544 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-9100E
The Core i3-9100E 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 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 6,539 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9100E is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7340 scores 6,544 against the Core i3-9100E's 6,539 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E7340. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7340 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100E.
| Feature | Xeon E7340 | Core i3-9100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB L2 Cache+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,544 | 6,539 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7340 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-9100E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7340 | Core i3-9100E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E7340 launched at $213 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100E debuted at $202. At current prices ($132 vs $30), the Core i3-9100E is $102 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E7340 delivers 49.6 pts/$ vs 218.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100E — making the Core i3-9100E the 125.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E7340 | Core i3-9100E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $213 | $202-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $132 | $30-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 49.6 | 218.0+340% |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2018 |
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