CPU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a remarkably consistent picture: the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 wins every single head-to-head comparison across all six Cinebench tests, yet the margins are uniformly thin. The largest advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the E5-4610 v3 scores 87 against the E-2224's 86, a delta of 1.2%. Every other test, R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core, shows the same 0.8% delta, with the E5-4610 v3 leading by a single point in R15 multi-core (619 vs 614) and by 21 points in R23 multi-core (6144 vs 6093).

This near-tie status is confirmed by the average benchmark scores. The E5-4610 v3 posts an average of 1777 across all tests, while the E-2224 sits at 1762. That 15-point gap places the E5-4610 v3 marginally ahead in the aggregate, but both processors land at the 41st percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The nearest rivals for the E5-4610 v3 include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 with an average score of 1778 (a -0.1% delta) and the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 at 1773 (+0.2% delta). The E-2224's closest competitors are the Intel Core i5-5675C at 1759 (+0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE at 1766 (-0.2%).

What is striking is that the E5-4610 v3's victory is consistent but never decisive. The data shows a processor that edges out its rival in every discipline, yet the margins are so small that they fall within what could be considered run-to-run variance. The single-core scores tell the same story: 87 vs 86 in R15, 364 vs 361 in R20, and 867 vs 860 in R23. The multi-core scores follow suit, with the E5-4610 v3 ahead by 25 points in R20 (2580 vs 2559) and by 51 points in R23 (6144 vs 6093). Across all six tests, the E5-4610 v3 wins 6, while the E-2224 wins 0.

Where Each One Wins

Given the uniform results, the use-case split is not about raw benchmark supremacy but about context. The E5-4610 v3 wins every measured test, so in purely synthetic Cinebench workloads, rendering a single frame or running a multi-threaded render, the data consistently favors it. The multi-core advantage, though small, is present in all three Cinebench versions: R15 (619 vs 614), R20 (2580 vs 2559), and R23 (6144 vs 6093). For single-threaded tasks, the E5-4610 v3 also holds the lead, with deltas of 1.2% in R15 and 0.8% in both R20 and R23.

The E-2224, however, has no benchmark wins to claim. Its closest performance comes in R15 multi-core, where it trails by only 5 points. The data suggests that for any Cinebench-style workload, the E5-4610 v3 is the safer pick. But the E-2224's profile is defined by other factors in the specification sheet, a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz (the E5-4610 v3 has no listed boost clock), and a lower TDP of 71 watts versus 105 watts. These differences do not appear in the benchmark scores, but they matter for deployment scenarios where power draw and thermal headroom are primary constraints.

In practical terms, the E5-4610 v3 wins on measured performance, while the E-2224 wins on efficiency and clock speed specifications. The benchmark data alone cannot justify choosing the E-2224 unless the workload is so light that the E5-4610 v3's extra cores and threads are irrelevant, and even then, the E5-4610 v3 still scores higher in single-core tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design eras. The E5-4610 v3 uses the Haswell architecture, specifically the Haswell-EP codename, built on a 22 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It packs 2,600 million transistors into a 356 mm² die. The E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake architecture, codenamed Coffee Lake-S WS, on a 14 nm process node. Its die size is 126 mm², and no transistor count is listed in the data.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the E-2224 has 4 cores and 4 threads, no hyper-threading. Cache hierarchies also differ: both share 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but the L3 cache is 25 MB shared on the E5-4610 v3 versus 8 MB shared on the E-2224. Memory support is DDR4 for both, but the E5-4610 v3 uses a quad-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the E-2224 uses dual-channel with 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

The E5-4610 v3 is built for a different platform entirely, using Intel Socket 2011-3 and offering Gen 3 PCIe with 40 lanes (CPU only). The E-2224 uses Intel Socket 1151 with Gen 3 PCIe but only 16 lanes. The E-2224 includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics P630; the E5-4610 v3 has no integrated graphics listed. The E5-4610 v3 belongs to the Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP) generation, while the E-2224 is part of the Xeon E-2200 series, generation Xeon E (Coffee Lake).

Specification Differences

The table below isolates only the fields where the two processors differ:

| Specification | Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 | Intel Xeon E-2224 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 20 | 4 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | Not listed | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 105 W | 71 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Haswell-EP | Coffee Lake-S WS |

| Generation | Xeon E5 (Haswell-EP) | Xeon E (Coffee Lake) |

| Process node | 22 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | 2,600 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 356 mm² | 126 mm² |

| L3 cache | 25 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 40 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | None | UHD Graphics P630 |

| Release date | 2015-05-31 | 2019-05-28 |

| Launch MSRP | $1219 | $193 |

| Part number | SR22S | SRFAV |

Both processors are end-of-life, have locked multipliers, and target the server/workstation market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Xeon E-2224 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The E5-4610 v3 also carries a larger 25 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the E-2224.

Q: How do their single-core benchmark scores compare?

A: The E5-4610 v3 leads in every single-core test: 87 vs 86 in Cinebench R15, 364 vs 361 in R20, and 867 vs 860 in R23. The deltas are 1.2% for R15 and 0.8% for both R20 and R23.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The E5-4610 v3 supports quad-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The E-2224 supports dual-channel DDR4 with 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: No. The E-2224 includes UHD Graphics P630, while the E5-4610 v3 has no integrated graphics listed in the data.

Q: What are the clock speed specifications?

A: The E5-4610 v3 has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and no listed boost clock. The E-2224 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare to nearby rivals?

A: The E5-4610 v3 averages 1777, sitting 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 (1778) and 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 (1773). The E-2224 averages 1762, 0.2% above the Intel Core i5-5675C (1759) and 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE (1766).

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous on performance: the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Xeon E-2224. The margins are narrow, never exceeding 1.2%, but they are consistent across every Cinebench iteration. If the decision rests solely on measured benchmark scores, the E5-4610 v3 is the correct choice.

However, the specification sheets tell a different story about intended use. The E5-4610 v3 is a 10-core, 20-thread processor with a 105 W TDP, quad-channel memory, and 40 PCIe lanes, a platform designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads in a server chassis. The E-2224 is a 4-core, 4-thread part with a 71 W TDP, dual-channel memory, 16 PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics, aimed at lighter single-socket systems. The E-2224's higher base and boost clocks (3.40 GHz and 4.60 GHz) suggest it is tuned for bursty, low-latency tasks, yet the benchmark results show the E5-4610 v3 still edges it out even in single-core tests.

The E5-4610 v3 also offers a significantly larger L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB) and more than double the memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s vs 42.7 GB/s). The E-2224 counters with a more modern 14 nm process node versus 22 nm, a smaller die (126 mm² vs 356 mm²), and integrated graphics. Both processors sit at the 41st percentile of all CPUs, reinforcing the head-to-head parity.

For a buyer prioritizing raw Cinebench performance, the E5-4610 v3 wins outright. For a buyer prioritizing lower power draw, integrated graphics, and a newer process node, while accepting a slight performance deficit, the E-2224 is the data-backed alternative. The E5-4610 v3's launch MSRP was $1219, while the E-2224's was $193, a difference that cannot be ignored in procurement decisions. Ultimately, the benchmark data favors the E5-4610 v3 in every measured metric, but the E-2224 offers a more modern, efficient platform for workloads that do not require 20 threads.