Core i3-N300 vs Xeon E3-1585 v5

Core i3-N300

8 Cores8 Thrd0 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2023

Xeon E3-1585 v5

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-N300

8 / 8

8,283

0.0%

8,408

+1.5%

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. The Core i3-N300 is positioned at rank 761 and the Xeon E3-1585 v5 is on rank 345, so the Xeon E3-1585 v5 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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-N300

#749

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1094%

#750

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1078%

#751

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

990%

#752

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

985%

#753

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

976%

#755

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

943%

#756

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

904%

#757

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

903%

#758

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

878%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1585 v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4943%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

933%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

829%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

641%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

98%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

97%

#345

Xeon E3-1585 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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-N300 (2023) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-N300	Xeon E3-1585 v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1585 v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-N300	Xeon E3-1585 v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($309)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-N300 Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1585 v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-N300 and Xeon E3-1585 v5

Core i3-N300

The Core i3-N300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 8,283 points. Launch price was $309.

Xeon E3-1585 v5

The Xeon E3-1585 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L,LPDDR3 1600 MHz, DDR4 2133 MHz at 1.2V. Passmark benchmark score: 8,408 points. Launch price was $556.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-N300 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E3-1585 v5 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-N300 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-N300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1585 v5 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1585 v5 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-N300 uses the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E3-1585 v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-N300 scores 8,283 against the Xeon E3-1585 v5's 8,408 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1585 v5. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-N300 vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1585 v5.

Feature	Core i3-N300	Xeon E3-1585 v5
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+3400%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per module)+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-N (2023)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	8,283	8,408+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-N300 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E3-1585 v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.