Core i5-8269U vs Xeon E3-1245 v3

Core i5-8269U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2018

Xeon E3-1245 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8269U

4 / 8

7,111

+1.1%

7,036

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. The Core i5-8269U is positioned at rank 814 and the Xeon E3-1245 v3 is on rank 737, so the Xeon E3-1245 v3 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 i5-8269U

#802

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1238%

#803

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1220%

#804

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1120%

#805

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1115%

#806

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1105%

#808

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1067%

#809

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1023%

#810

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1021%

#811

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

994%

#814

Core i5-8269U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#818

Core i7-8709G

MSRP: $338|Avg: $150

99%

#819

Celeron M 560

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

95%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

94%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14472%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2733%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2428%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1875%

#428

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9879.97

100%

#429

EPYC 7552

MSRP: $4025|Avg: $1650

99%

#431

Xeon Platinum 8360Y

MSRP: $5383|Avg: N/A

99%

#432

Xeon W-3245

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1200

98%

#433

Xeon Gold 6346

MSRP: $2708|Avg: $2195

97%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

96%

#737

Xeon E3-1245 v3

MSRP: $490|Avg: $490

100%

#747

Xeon E5-2403 v2

MSRP: $192|Avg: $61

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

97%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

97%

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 i5-8269U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($490)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1245 v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8269U	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($490)

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 i5-8269U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1245 v3 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8269U and Xeon E3-1245 v3

Core i5-8269U

The Core i5-8269U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,111 points. Launch price was $320.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8269U and Xeon E3-1245 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-8269U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 — a 10% clock advantage for the Core i5-8269U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i5-8269U uses the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8269U scores 7,111 against the Xeon E3-1245 v3's 7,036 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-8269U. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8269U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+11%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
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-U (2018−2019)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	7,111+1%	7,036
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,203
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,820

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8269U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8269U	Xeon E3-1245 v3
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-8269U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1245 v3). The Xeon E3-1245 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Core i5-8269U requires a dedicated GPU.