Core i3-8300 vs Xeon E3-1268L v5
Core i3-8300
Xeon E3-1268L v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1268L v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) | ✅ More affordable ($93) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($136) | ✅ More affordable ($93) |
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 i3-8300 and Xeon E3-1268L v5
Core i3-8300
The Core i3-8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,370 points. Launch price was $138.
Xeon E3-1268L v5
The Xeon E3-1268L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,334 points. Launch price was $377.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1268L v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-8300 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1268L v5 — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-8300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i3-8300 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1268L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8300 scores 6,370 against the Xeon E3-1268L v5's 6,334 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-8300. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+54% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Skylake-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 6,370 | 6,334 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,327 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the LGA1151 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8300) / not specified (Xeon E3-1268L v5). The Core i3-8300 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E3-1268L v5 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-8300 rivals Ryzen 3 2300X.
| Feature | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-8300 launched at $138 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1268L v5 debuted at $377. At current prices ($136 vs $93), the Xeon E3-1268L v5 is $43 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8300 delivers 46.8 pts/$ vs 68.1 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1268L v5 — making the Xeon E3-1268L v5 the 37% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-8300 | Xeon E3-1268L v5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $138-63% | $377 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $136 | $93-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.8 | 68.1+46% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2015 |
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