Intel Xeon E-2234 vs Core i3-9100F

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Combined performance score

i3-9100F
4.39

Xeon E-2234 outperforms Core i3-9100F by 48% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1240945
Place by popularity46not in top-100
Value for money16.2212.05
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Xeon E
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-R (2018−2019)Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (4 years old)27 May 2019 (4 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$122$250
Current price$115 (0.9x MSRP)$449 (1.8x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-9100F has 35% better value for money than Xeon E-2234.

Technical specs

Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1151
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt71 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2666
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s42.671 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Quick Sync Video--
Clear Video--
Clear Video HD--
InTru 3D--

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support--
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-N/A
Max resolution over eDP-N/A
Max resolution over DisplayPort-N/A
Max resolution over VGA-N/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-N/A
OpenGL-N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-9100F 4.39
Xeon E-2234 6.49
+47.8%

Xeon E-2234 outperforms Core i3-9100F by 48% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-9100F 6743
Xeon E-2234 9961
+47.7%

Xeon E-2234 outperforms Core i3-9100F by 48% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.39 6.49
Recency 23 April 2019 27 May 2019
Threads 4 8
Cost $122 $250
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 71 Watt

The Xeon E-2234 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100F in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-9100F is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2234 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100F and Xeon E-2234, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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