Xeon W3690 vs Xeon E-2224
Xeon W3690
Xeon E-2224
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 W3690 is positioned at rank 798 and the Xeon E-2224 is on rank 1021, so the Xeon W3690 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3690
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2224
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3690 | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($195) |
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 W3690 and Xeon E-2224
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.
Xeon E-2224
The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2224 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon W3690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon W3690 versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W3690 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E-2224 uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3690 scores 7,191 against the Xeon E-2224's 7,206 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E-2224. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3690 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz | 4.6 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+2% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Gulftown (2010−2011) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,191 | 7,206 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3690 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E-2224 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W3690 launched at $583 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2224 debuted at $3226. At current prices ($140 vs $195), the Xeon W3690 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W3690 delivers 51.4 pts/$ vs 37.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2224 — making the Xeon W3690 the 32.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W3690 | Xeon E-2224 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $583-82% | $3226 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-28% | $195 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.4+39% | 37.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2019 |
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