Core i3-9300T vs Xeon E5-4617
Core i3-9300T
Xeon E5-4617
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300T
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4617
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+779%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
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 i3-9300T and Xeon E5-4617
Core i3-9300T
The Core i3-9300T 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,323 points. Launch price was $143.
Xeon E5-4617
The Xeon E5-4617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,298 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Core i3-9300T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4617 offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-4617 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-9300T versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-4617 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-9300T uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4617 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9300T scores 6,323 against the Xeon E5-4617's 6,298 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-9300T. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i3-9300T vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4617.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+10% | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 15360 kB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,323 | 6,298 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,265 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9300T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4617 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| 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 i3-9300T) / not specified (Xeon E5-4617). The Core i3-9300T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-4617 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9300T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9300T launched at $309 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4617 debuted at $90. At current prices ($309 vs $35), the Xeon E5-4617 is $274 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9300T delivers 20.5 pts/$ vs 179.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4617 — making the Xeon E5-4617 the 159.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9300T | Xeon E5-4617 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $309 | $90-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $309 | $35-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.5 | 179.9+778% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2012 |
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