Xeon Silver 4214R
VS
Core 3 100HL

Xeon Silver 4214R vs Core 3 100HL

Intel

Xeon Silver 4214R

12 Cores24 Thrd100 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020
VS
Intel

Core 3 100HL

8 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

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.

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 4214R

#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
104%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
102%
#118
Xeon Silver 4214R
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
100%
#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
95%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 3 100HL

#292
Core i5-13500T
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
105%
#293
Core i3-10300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49
105%
#294
Core i9-7920X
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236
31%
#294
Core i9-10900F
MSRP: $464|Avg: $300
105%
#295
Core i9-7940X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275
29%
#295
Ryzen 7 5800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $429
105%
#296
Core i7-9700F
MSRP: $323|Avg: $200
105%
#297
Ryzen Threadripper 9960X
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419
104%
#298
Core i5-9500F
MSRP: $187|Avg: $154
103%
#298
Core i9-7960X
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185
26%
#299
Core i9-11900KB
MSRP: $539|Avg: $350
103%
#299
Core i9-7980XE
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300
24%
#300
Core i7-10700F
MSRP: $310|Avg: $250
103%
#301
Core i7-10700T
MSRP: $355|Avg: $200
103%
#302
Core i7-6900K
MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089
21%
#302
Celeron G5920
MSRP: $52|Avg: $40
103%
#303
Core i7-5960X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $83
21%
#303
Core i3-10105T
MSRP: $122|Avg: $122
102%
#304
Core i7-6950X
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180
16%
#304
Celeron G5900
MSRP: $50|Avg: $42
102%
#305
Core 5 120
MSRP: $340|Avg: $340
101%
#306
Core i7-12700T
MSRP: $339|Avg: $337
100%
#307
Core 3 100HL
MSRP: $306|Avg: $280
100%
#308
Core i9-11900F
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87
98%
#309
Core i9-9900T
MSRP: $423|Avg: $215
98%
#310
Core i5-9500T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $132
98%
#311
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
96%
#312
Core i9-10940X
MSRP: $784|Avg: $460
96%
#313
Core i9-10920X
MSRP: $689|Avg: $430
96%
#314
Core i7-10700
MSRP: $365|Avg: $268
95%
#315
Core i5-9600K
MSRP: $263|Avg: $178
95%
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 4214R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon Silver 4214RCore 3 100HL
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-PS (2024) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 3 100HL ($280), 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 ($280 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon Silver 4214RCore 3 100HL
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($280)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon Silver 4214R and Core 3 100HL

Intel

Xeon Silver 4214R

The Xeon Silver 4214R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16.5 MB. L2 cache: 12 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,489 points. Launch price was $705.

Intel

Core 3 100HL

The Core 3 100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,586 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon Silver 4214R packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Core 3 100HL offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Silver 4214R has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4214R versus 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4214R uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake-PS (2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4214R scores 17,489 against the Core 3 100HL's 17,586 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 3 100HL. L3 cache: 16.5 MB on the Xeon Silver 4214R vs 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL.

FeatureXeon Silver 4214RCore 3 100HL
Cores / Threads
12 / 24+50%
8 / 12
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
4.6 GHz+31%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz+14%
2.1 GHz
L3 Cache
16.5 MB+38%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
12 MB+500%
2 MB (per core)
Process
14 nm
10 nm-29%
Architecture
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
Raptor Lake-PS (2024)
PassMark
17,489
17,586
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon Silver 4214R uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 3 100HL uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon Silver 4214RCore 3 100HL
Socket
LGA3647
LGA1700
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
2400
Max RAM Capacity
1024
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4214R) / not specified (Core 3 100HL). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4214R rivals EPYC 7302P.

FeatureXeon Silver 4214RCore 3 100HL
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d