Xeon L5609 vs Core i3-6100E
Xeon L5609
Core i3-6100E
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 L5609 is positioned at rank 735 and the Core i3-6100E is on rank 902, so the Xeon L5609 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5609
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-6100E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5609 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+360%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($229) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 L5609 and Core i3-6100E
Xeon L5609
The Xeon L5609 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 40 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,298 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-6100E
The Core i3-6100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,315 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5609 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-6100E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5609 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Xeon L5609 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i3-6100E — a 36.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-6100E. The Xeon L5609 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-6100E uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5609 scores 3,298 against the Core i3-6100E's 3,315 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-6100E. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5609 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-6100E.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 2.7 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 1.86 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+300% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,298 | 3,315 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5609) / true (Core i3-6100E). The Core i3-6100E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 530), while the Xeon L5609 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Xeon L5609 launched at $229 MSRP, while the Core i3-6100E debuted at $225. At current prices ($229 vs $50), the Core i3-6100E is $179 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon L5609 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 66.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-6100E — making the Core i3-6100E the 128.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon L5609 | Core i3-6100E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $225-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $229 | $50-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.4 | 66.3+360% |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2015 |
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