Xeon X3370 vs Core i3-4100M

Xeon X3370

95 WW2008

Core i3-4100M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X3370

2,544

+0.5%

2,531

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 X3370 is positioned at rank 787 and the Core i3-4100M is on rank 114, so the Core i3-4100M 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 X3370

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16338%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3085%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2741%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2117%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

99%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

98%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

98%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

96%

#787

Xeon X3370

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

98%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

97%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4100M

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

100%

#102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

290%

#103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

286%

#104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

262%

#105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

261%

#106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

259%

#108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

250%

#109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

239%

#110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

239%

#111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

233%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

97%

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 X3370 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i3-4100M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4100M ($99), 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 ($99 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon X3370	Core i3-4100M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)

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 X3370 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4100M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3370 and Core i3-4100M

Xeon X3370

The Xeon X3370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,544 points. Launch price was $800.

Core i3-4100M

The Core i3-4100M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,531 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4100M is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X3370 scores 2,544 against the Core i3-4100M's 2,531 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X3370. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3370 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4100M.

Feature	Xeon X3370	Core i3-4100M
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+20%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB L2 Cache+300%	3 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,544	2,531

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3370 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4100M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X3370	Core i3-4100M
Socket	LGA775	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon X3370) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4100M). The Core i3-4100M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Xeon X3370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4100M targets Mobile.