Xeon L5639 vs Core i3-7101E
Xeon L5639
Core i3-7101E
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 L5639 is positioned at rank 595 and the Core i3-7101E is on rank 520, so the Core i3-7101E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5639
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7101E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5639 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5639 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 L5639 and Core i3-7101E
Xeon L5639
The Xeon L5639 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.133 GHz, with boost up to 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,419 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-7101E
The Core i3-7101E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,430 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5639 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-7101E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5639 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Xeon L5639 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-7101E — a 37.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-7101E (base: 2.133 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon L5639 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-7101E uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5639 scores 4,419 against the Core i3-7101E's 4,430 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i3-7101E. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon L5639 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-7101E.
| Feature | Xeon L5639 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 3.9 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 2.133 GHz | 3.9 GHz+83% |
| 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) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 4,419 | 4,430 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5639 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-7101E uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5639 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon L5639) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7101E). The Core i3-7101E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Xeon L5639 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-7101E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-7101E rivals Embedded Ryzen V1000.
| Feature | Xeon L5639 | Core i3-7101E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
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