Core i3-8300 vs Xeon E3-1275L v3

Core i3-8300

4 Cores4 Thrd62 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Xeon E3-1275L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-8300

4 / 4

6,370

+0.7%

6,327

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8300

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

112%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

111%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

111%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

111%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

111%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

110%

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

110%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

108%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

105%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

105%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

104%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

101%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

101%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

101%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

100%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

99%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

99%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

96%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

96%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

96%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

96%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

96%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

95%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

95%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

94%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

94%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

93%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1275L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11495%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2170%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1928%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1490%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

100%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

96%

#388

EPYC 9254

MSRP: $3761|Avg: $1099

95%

#389

Xeon Gold 5220R

MSRP: $1780|Avg: $1015

94%

#390

EPYC 9555P

MSRP: $7983|Avg: $6130

94%

#391

Xeon Gold 5218

MSRP: $1273|Avg: $500

94%

#392

EPYC 9374F

MSRP: $4850|Avg: $3466

94%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

100%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

99%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-8300 (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-8300	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($136)	✅ More affordable ($29)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-8300	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+366%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($136)	✅ More affordable ($29)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-8300 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1275L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-8300 and Xeon E3-1275L v3

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 E3-1275L v3

The Xeon E3-1275L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,327 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1275L v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-8300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275L v3 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275L v3 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i3-8300 is built on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-8300 scores 6,370 against the Xeon E3-1275L v3's 6,327 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-8300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,327 vs 900, a 38.3% lead for the Core i3-8300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8300 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1275L v3.

Feature	Core i3-8300	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+37%	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)	—
PassMark	6,370	6,327
Geekbench 6 Single	1,327+47%	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-8300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1275L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8300 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1275L v3 — the Core i3-8300 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-8300 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H310,B360,H370,Q370,Z370,Z390 (Core i3-8300) and C220,C226 (Xeon E3-1275L v3).

Feature	Core i3-8300	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Socket	LGA1151	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8300) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275L v3). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-8300) and Intel HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1275L v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300 targets Mainstream Desktop, Xeon E3-1275L v3 targets Low Power Server. Direct competitor: Core i3-8300 rivals Ryzen 3 2300X; Xeon E3-1275L v3 rivals Xeon E3-1270 v3.

Feature	Core i3-8300	Xeon E3-1275L v3
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics P4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Mainstream Desktop	Low Power Server

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-8300 launched at $138 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1275L v3 debuted at $350. At current prices ($136 vs $29), the Xeon E3-1275L v3 is $107 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8300 delivers 46.8 pts/$ vs 218.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1275L v3 — making the Xeon E3-1275L v3 the 129.3% better value option.