Intel Core i3-1315UE vs Intel Xeon E-2224 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 records an average benchmark score of 1762, while the Intel Core i3-1315UE records 1739. The Xeon E-2224 leads by 23 points, which is approximately 1.3% higher.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Xeon E-2224 scores 6093 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, versus 6013 for the Core i3-1315UE. The Xeon holds a 1.3% advantage in this workload.

Q: Do both processors occupy the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2224 and the Intel Core i3-1315UE sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Despite the Xeon's slightly higher average score, their overall ranking positions are identical.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i3-1315UE does not. This makes the Xeon the relevant choice for error-correcting memory environments.

Q: What are the memory type differences between the two?

A: The Xeon E-2224 supports DDR4 memory only, while the Core i3-1315UE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Xeon reports a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s; the Core i3 does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-1315UE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Xeon's boost clock is 0.10 GHz higher.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2224 and Intel Core i3-1315UE represent two distinct generations and design philosophies within Intel's lineup. The Xeon E-2224 is built on the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, and uses a 14 nm process node. Its die size is recorded at 126 mm². The Core i3-1315UE, by contrast, is based on the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-U variant) and uses a 10 nm process node, though its die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Xeon E-2224 provides 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i3-1315UE provides 6 cores and 8 threads. This gives the Core i3 a 2-core and 4-thread advantage in raw parallel capacity. Cache hierarchies also diverge: the Xeon has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Core i3 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3. The Core i3's larger per-core L2 and total L3 reflect its newer architecture.

Base clock frequencies are dramatically different. The Xeon E-2224 runs at 3.40 GHz base, while the Core i3-1315UE has a base clock of 1200.00 MHz (1.20 GHz). This is a large difference in idle-to-moderate load behavior. Boost clocks are closer: 4.60 GHz for the Xeon versus 4.50 GHz for the Core i3. Thermal design power (TDP) also differs sharply, with the Xeon rated at 71 watts and the Core i3 at 15 watts. The Core i3 is clearly designed for low-power mobile operation.

Platform support separates the two as well. The Xeon E-2224 uses Intel Socket 1151, while the Core i3-1315UE uses Intel BGA 1744. PCIe capabilities differ: the Xeon offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i3 offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Xeon includes UHD Graphics P630, while the Core i3 includes UHD Graphics 64EU. The Xeon supports ECC memory; the Core i3 does not. Memory support also diverges, with the Xeon limited to DDR4 and the Core i3 supporting DDR4 and DDR5. The Xeon's memory bandwidth is recorded at 42.7 GB/s, while the Core i3 has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Production status and release timing also differ. The Xeon E-2224 is end-of-life and was released on 2019-05-28. The Core i3-1315UE is active and was released on 2023-01-03. The Xeon has a recorded part number (SRFAV), while the Core i3 has none. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Xeon E-2224 wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. Across six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, each in multi-core and single-core), the Xeon E-2224 posts higher scores in all of them. The largest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Xeon leads by 1.4%. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the lead is 1.2%. The average benchmark score also favors the Xeon: 1762 versus 1739, a 1.3% difference.

However, the choice is not purely about raw scores. The Core i3-1315UE offers 6 cores and 8 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads, which is a structural advantage for highly threaded workloads, even if the recorded benchmarks do not reflect a win. The Core i3 also supports DDR5 memory, has a much lower TDP (15 watts versus 71 watts), and is on a newer 10 nm process node. The Xeon E-2224, on the other hand, supports ECC memory, has a higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.20 GHz), and uses a desktop socket (1151) versus a mobile BGA socket.

For users who prioritize ECC memory support, a higher average benchmark score, or a socketed desktop platform, the Xeon E-2224 is the data-backed pick. For users who prioritize low power consumption, newer architecture, or DDR5 memory support, the Core i3-1315UE is the reasonable choice despite losing every recorded benchmark. The percentile ranking at 41 for both processors indicates they are comparable in overall standing, but the Xeon's 6-0 head-to-head sweep is unambiguous.

Specification Differences

• Cores: Intel Xeon E-2224 has 4 cores; Intel Core i3-1315UE has 6 cores.
• Threads: Intel Xeon E-2224 has 4 threads; Intel Core i3-1315UE has 8 threads.
• Base Clock: Intel Xeon E-2224 is at 3.40 GHz; Intel Core i3-1315UE is at 1200.00 MHz.
• Boost Clock: Intel Xeon E-2224 is at 4.60 GHz; Intel Core i3-1315UE is at 4.50 GHz.
• TDP: Intel Xeon E-2224 is rated at 71 watts; Intel Core i3-1315UE is rated at 15 watts.
• Socket: Intel Xeon E-2224 uses Intel Socket 1151; Intel Core i3-1315UE uses Intel BGA 1744.
• Architecture: Intel Xeon E-2224 uses Coffee Lake; Intel Core i3-1315UE uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: Intel Xeon E-2224 is Coffee Lake-S WS; Intel Core i3-1315UE is Raptor Lake-U.
• Process Node: Intel Xeon E-2224 is 14 nm; Intel Core i3-1315UE is 10 nm.
• Die Size: Intel Xeon E-2224 is 126 mm²; Intel Core i3-1315UE has no recorded die size.
• L1 Cache: Intel Xeon E-2224 has 64 KB per core; Intel Core i3-1315UE has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: Intel Xeon E-2224 has 256 KB per core; Intel Core i3-1315UE has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Intel Xeon E-2224 has 8 MB shared; Intel Core i3-1315UE has 10 MB shared.
• Memory Support: Intel Xeon E-2224 supports DDR4; Intel Core i3-1315UE supports DDR4 and DDR5.
• Memory Bandwidth: Intel Xeon E-2224 is recorded at 42.7 GB/s; Intel Core i3-1315UE has no recorded bandwidth.
• ECC Memory: Intel Xeon E-2224 supports it; Intel Core i3-1315UE does not.
• PCIe: Intel Xeon E-2224 is Gen 3 with 16 lanes; Intel Core i3-1315UE is Gen 4 with 8 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Xeon E-2224 has UHD Graphics P630; Intel Core i3-1315UE has UHD Graphics 64EU.
• Market Segment: Intel Xeon E-2224 is Server/Workstation; Intel Core i3-1315UE is Mobile.
• Production Status: Intel Xeon E-2224 is end-of-life; Intel Core i3-1315UE is active.
• Release Date: Intel Xeon E-2224 released 2019-05-28; Intel Core i3-1315UE released 2023-01-03.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Xeon E-2224 is $193; Intel Core i3-1315UE has no recorded launch MSRP.
• Part Number: Intel Xeon E-2224 is SRFAV; Intel Core i3-1315UE has no recorded part number.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a consistent, if narrow, victory for the Intel Xeon E-2224 across all six recorded Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 614 versus 606 for the Core i3, a 1.3% delta. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Xeon scores 86 versus 85, a 1.2% delta. These are small margins, but they are uniform.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. Multi-core results show the Xeon at 2559 and the Core i3 at 2525, a 1.3% delta. Single-core results show the Xeon at 361 and the Core i3 at 356, a 1.4% delta. The single-core R20 test is the largest relative advantage for the Xeon in the entire comparison.

Cinebench R23 repeats the trend. Multi-core scores are 6093 for the Xeon and 6013 for the Core i3, a 1.3% delta. Single-core scores are 860 for the Xeon and 849 for the Core i3, also a 1.3% delta. The Xeon's win count stands at 6, while the Core i3 has 0 wins in this head-to-head set.

The average benchmark score reinforces the same picture. The Xeon E-2224 averages 1762, while the Core i3-1315UE averages 1739. That is a 1.3% gap in favor of the Xeon. Both processors sit at the 41st percentile, which places them in the same broad performance tier, but the Xeon's edge is consistent in every measured workload.

Notably, the Core i3's 6-core, 8-thread configuration does not translate into a multi-core win. Despite having 50% more cores and 100% more threads, the Core i3 trails in all three multi-core Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23). This suggests that the Xeon's higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.20 GHz) and desktop-oriented design compensate for the Core i3's higher core count in these specific workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2224 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its advantages are most pronounced in Cinebench R20 single-core, where it leads by 1.4%, and least pronounced in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it leads by 1.2%. The Xeon also holds a 1.3% lead in average benchmark score. For users who rely on Cinebench-style rendering workloads, the data clearly favors the Xeon E-2224. Its ECC memory support and Socket 1151 compatibility further position it for workstation or server environments where error correction and socketed upgrades matter.

The Intel Core i3-1315UE, while losing every head-to-head benchmark, has structural advantages that the recorded tests do not capture. Its 6 cores and 8 threads provide more parallel resources than the Xeon's 4 cores and 4 threads. Its 15-watt TDP makes it far more suitable for compact, fanless, or battery-powered mobile designs than the 71-watt Xeon. Its support for DDR5 memory offers a path to newer memory technology, and its PCIe Gen 4 interface provides higher per-lane bandwidth than the Xeon's Gen 3. The Core i3 is also an active product, whereas the Xeon is end-of-life, which may matter for long-term availability.

In practical terms, the Xeon E-2224 is the pick for users who need ECC memory, a higher average benchmark score, or a desktop socket with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The Core i3-1315UE is the pick for users who need a low-power mobile processor with more cores and threads, DDR5 support, or PCIe Gen 4 connectivity. The data shows the Xeon winning all six head-to-head tests, but the Core i3's newer architecture and lower power envelope give it a distinct role in mobile and low-power applications.