It's FOSS published a comparison between Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce.
Linux Mint Cinnamon vs MATE vs Xfce: Which One to Use?
Confused with the available choices of Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce variants in Linux Mint? Let me help you with which Linux Mint version should you use.
Linux Mint Cinnamon vs MATE vs Xfce: Which One to Use?