Core i3-9300 vs Xeon E3-1245 v3
Core i3-9300
Xeon E3-1245 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+560%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) |
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 i3-9300 and Xeon E3-1245 v3
Core i3-9300
The Core i3-9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 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 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 7,105 points. Launch price was $143.
Xeon E3-1245 v3
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-9300 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i3-9300 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9300 scores 7,105 against the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 7,036 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-9300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,498 vs 1,203, a 21.8% lead for the Core i3-9300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,025 vs 3,820 (5.2% advantage for the Core i3-9300). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9300 vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+13% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8192 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 7,105 | 7,036 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,498+25% | 1,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,025+5% | 3,820 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-9300 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — the Core i3-9300 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9300 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: LGA1151 (Core i3-9300) and LGA1150 (Xeon E3-1245 v3).
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9300) and HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | HD Graphics P4600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9300 launched at $143 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 debuted at $490. At current prices ($75 vs $490), the Core i3-9300 is $415 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9300 delivers 94.7 pts/$ vs 14.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — making the Core i3-9300 the 147.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Xeon E3-1245 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $143-71% | $490 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-85% | $490 |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.7+558% | 14.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2013 |
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