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Core i5-8300H
Xeon E3-1505M v6
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-8300H is positioned at rank 708 and the Xeon E3-1505M v6 is on rank 401, so the Xeon E3-1505M v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8300H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8300H | Xeon E3-1505M v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8300H | Xeon E3-1505M v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($434) |
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 i5-8300H and Xeon E3-1505M v6
Core i5-8300H
The Core i5-8300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,369 points. Launch price was $250.
Xeon E3-1505M v6
The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-8300H and Xeon E3-1505M v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-8300H versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i5-8300H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8300H scores 7,369 against the Xeon E3-1505M v6's 7,441 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. Both processors carry 8 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-8300H | Xeon E3-1505M v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,369 | 7,441 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Core i5-8300H | Xeon E3-1505M v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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