Xeon Silver 4109T vs Core i3-12100TE

Xeon Silver 4109T

8 Cores16 Thrd70 WWMax: 3 GHz2017

Core i3-12100TE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon Silver 4109T

8 / 16

10,348

0.0%

10,432

+0.8%

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 Silver 4109T is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4109T

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5021%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

948%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

842%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

651%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

99%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#350

Xeon Silver 4109T

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4109T is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4109T	Core i3-12100TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-12100TE ($149), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($149 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon Silver 4109T	Core i3-12100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon Silver 4109T Benchmark Check

Core i3-12100TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4109T and Core i3-12100TE

Xeon Silver 4109T

The Xeon Silver 4109T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 10,348 points. Launch price was $501.

Core i3-12100TE

The Core i3-12100TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,432 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4109T packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-12100TE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon Silver 4109T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4109T versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-12100TE (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4109T uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-12100TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4109T scores 10,348 against the Core i3-12100TE's 10,432 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. L3 cache: 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4109T vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4109T	Core i3-12100TE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	11 MB	12 MB (total)+9%
L2 Cache	8 MB+540%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	10,348	10,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4109T uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-12100TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon Silver 4109T	Core i3-12100TE
Socket	LGA3647	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon Silver 4109T) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon Silver 4109T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.