Xeon W-2225 vs Core i3-12100TE

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 W-2225 is positioned at rank #898 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 W-2225

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

23246%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

4389%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3900%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3013%

#505

Xeon E5-2679 v4

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $500

100%

#506

Xeon E5-2680 v3

MSRP: $1745|Avg: $212

95%

#507

Xeon Platinum 8562Y+

MSRP: $5945|Avg: $7000

94%

#508

Xeon E7-8895 v2

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $65

94%

#509

EPYC 9754

MSRP: $11900|Avg: $10631

93%

#509

EPYC 9684X

MSRP: $14756|Avg: $14756

93%

#511

Xeon D-1587

MSRP: $1652|Avg: $1443

92%

#512

Xeon E5-2687W v4

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $1138

92%

#898

Xeon W-2225

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $150

100%

#899

Xeon E5-2650L v3

MSRP: $1329|Avg: N/A

100%

#906

Xeon E5405

MSRP: $209|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Xeon E5-2440

MSRP: $728|Avg: $249

94%

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 ($150) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2225 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i3-12100TE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 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 ($1 less, 1% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon W-2225	Core i3-12100TE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2225 and Core i3-12100TE

Xeon W-2225

The Xeon W-2225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,425 points. Launch price was $800.

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

Both the Xeon W-2225 and Core i3-12100TE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2225 versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-12100TE — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2225 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i3-12100TE is built on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2225 scores 10,425 against the Core i3-12100TE's 10,432 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-12100TE. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2225 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100TE.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i3-12100TE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+15%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4.1 GHz+95%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8.25 MB	12 MB (total)+45%
L2 Cache	—	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	10,425	10,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,100

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2225 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-12100TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W-2225	Core i3-12100TE
Socket	LGA2066	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 W-2225) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100TE). The Core i3-12100TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Xeon W-2225 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100TE rivals Ryzen Embedded V2000.