Processor U300 vs Xeon E3-1270 v6

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 Processor U300 is positioned at rank 488 and the Xeon E3-1270 v6 is on rank 484, so the Xeon E3-1270 v6 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 Processor U300

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#476

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

636%

#477

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

627%

#478

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

576%

#479

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

573%

#480

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

568%

#482

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

548%

#483

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

526%

#484

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

525%

#485

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

511%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6976%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1317%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1170%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

904%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

100%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

98%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

98%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

97%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

97%

#484

Xeon E3-1270 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

98%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

97%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

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 Processor U300 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Processor U300	Xeon E3-1270 v6
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270 v6 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Processor U300	Xeon E3-1270 v6
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Processor U300 and Xeon E3-1270 v6

Processor U300

The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.

Xeon E3-1270 v6

The Xeon E3-1270 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,937 points. Launch price was $328.

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Processing Power

The Processor U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v6 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Processor U300 uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor U300 scores 8,897 against the Xeon E3-1270 v6's 8,937 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1270 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300 vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1270 v6.

Feature	Processor U300	Xeon E3-1270 v6
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.8 GHz+217%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	8,897	8,937

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Memory & Platform

The Processor U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.