Core i3-12300 vs Xeon E5-2687W v3
Core i3-12300
Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-12300 | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($143) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-12300 | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+418%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($143) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12300 and Xeon E5-2687W v3
Core i3-12300
The Core i3-12300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,384 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i3-12300 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-12300 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-12300 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i3-12300 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12300 scores 14,384 against the Xeon E5-2687W v3's 14,538 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v3. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12300 vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3.
| Feature | Core i3-12300 | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+26% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+108% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,384 | 14,538+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-12300 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-12300 | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-12300 launched at $143 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($143 vs $749), the Core i3-12300 is $606 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-12300 delivers 100.6 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — making the Core i3-12300 the 135.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-12300 | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $143-93% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $143-81% | $749 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.6+419% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2014 |
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