Core i3-8300T vs Xeon X5687
Core i3-8300T
Xeon X5687
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8300T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5687
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+655%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($25) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
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 i3-8300T and Xeon X5687
Core i3-8300T
The Core i3-8300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,378 points. Launch price was $138.
Xeon X5687
The Xeon X5687 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,386 points. Launch price was $121.
Processing Power
The Core i3-8300T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon X5687's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-8300T versus 3.86 GHz on the Xeon X5687 — a 18.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5687 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-8300T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon X5687 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-8300T scores 5,378 against the Xeon X5687's 5,386 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon X5687. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8300T vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5687.
| Feature | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.86 GHz+21% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 5,378 | 5,386 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,643 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,386 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-8300T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5687 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8300T versus DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5687 — the Core i3-8300T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon X5687 supports up to 288 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 127.3% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i3-8300T) vs 3 (Xeon X5687). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-8300T) vs 36 (Xeon X5687) — the Xeon X5687 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 288 GB+350% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 3+50% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 36+125% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8300T) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5687). The Core i3-8300T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon X5687 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8300T targets Desktop, Xeon X5687 targets Server.
| Feature | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Server |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-8300T launched at $138 MSRP, while the Xeon X5687 debuted at $552. At current prices ($25 vs $189), the Core i3-8300T is $164 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-8300T delivers 215.1 pts/$ vs 28.5 pts/$ for the Xeon X5687 — making the Core i3-8300T the 153.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-8300T | Xeon X5687 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $138-75% | $552 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-87% | $189 |
| Performance per Dollar | 215.1+655% | 28.5 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2011 |
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