Xeon W3690 vs Core i5-1035G1

Xeon W3690

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.73 GHz2011

Core i5-1035G1

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3690

6 / 12

7,191

+0.2%

7,174

0.0%

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 W3690 is positioned at rank 798 and the Core i5-1035G1 is on rank 780, so the Core i5-1035G1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W3690

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16855%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3182%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2827%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2184%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

99%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

98%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

98%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

98%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

97%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

100%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

100%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

98%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1035G1

#768

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1149%

#769

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1132%

#770

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1040%

#771

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1035%

#772

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1025%

#774

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

990%

#775

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

949%

#776

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

948%

#777

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

922%

#780

Core i5-1035G1

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-1035G1 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3690	Core i5-1035G1
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3690 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3690	Core i5-1035G1
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($140)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 W3690 Benchmark Check

Core i5-1035G1 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3690 and Core i5-1035G1

Xeon W3690

The Xeon W3690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,191 points. Launch price was $450.

Core i5-1035G1

The Core i5-1035G1 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,174 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1035G1 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-1035G1 — a 3.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3690 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Xeon W3690 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3690 scores 7,191 against the Core i5-1035G1's 7,174 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3690. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G1.

Feature	Xeon W3690	Core i5-1035G1
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.73 GHz+4%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.46 GHz+246%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+100%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Gulftown (2010−2011)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	7,191	7,174
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,800
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3690 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-1035G1 uses FCBGA1526 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3690	Core i5-1035G1
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1526
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3690) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G1). The Core i5-1035G1 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics G1), while the Xeon W3690 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G1 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G1 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.