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Xeon Gold 5122
Core i3-1315UE
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon Gold 5122 is positioned at rank 489 and the Core i3-1315UE is on rank 718, so the Xeon Gold 5122 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 5122
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1315UE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5122 | Core i3-1315UE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 5122 | Core i3-1315UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 Gold 5122 and Core i3-1315UE
Xeon Gold 5122
The Xeon Gold 5122 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,867 points. Launch price was $1,221.
Core i3-1315UE
The Core i3-1315UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 5122 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1315UE offers 6 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 5122 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 5122 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1315UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 5122 scores 8,867 against the Core i3-1315UE's 9,003 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-1315UE. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Gold 5122 vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5122 | Core i3-1315UE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 8+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+200% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16.5 MB+65% | 10 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+220% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 8,867 | 9,003+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 5122 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1315UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5122 | Core i3-1315UE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 5122) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1315UE). The Core i3-1315UE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Xeon Gold 5122 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 5122 | Core i3-1315UE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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