
Xeon Gold 6262V vs Core i3-4170T

Xeon Gold 6262V

Core i3-4170T
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 6262V is positioned at rank 694 and the Core i3-4170T is on rank 645, so the Core i3-4170T 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 6262V
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4170T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i3-4170T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i3-4170T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($17) |
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 6262V and Core i3-4170T

Xeon Gold 6262V
The Xeon Gold 6262V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,155 points. Launch price was $2,900.

Core i3-4170T
The Core i3-4170T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,133 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon Gold 6262V packs 24 cores / 48 threads, while the Core i3-4170T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262V has 22 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262V versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4170T — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6262V (base: 1.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Gold 6262V uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4170T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Gold 6262V scores 3,155 against the Core i3-4170T's 3,133 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262V. L3 cache: 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262V vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4170T.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i3-4170T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 24 / 48+1100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz+68% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB+1000% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+9500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,155 | 3,133 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Gold 6262V uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4170T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i3-4170T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Gold 6262V) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4170T). The Core i3-4170T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4400), while the Xeon Gold 6262V requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4170T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon Gold 6262V | Core i3-4170T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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