Ryzen 3 2300U vs Xeon E3-1275
Ryzen 3 2300U
Xeon E3-1275
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 Ryzen 3 2300U is positioned at rank 607 and the Xeon E3-1275 is on rank 522, so the Xeon E3-1275 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2300U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1275
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Xeon E3-1275 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Xeon E3-1275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 3 2300U and Xeon E3-1275
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1275
The Xeon E3-1275 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,496 points. Launch price was $450.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1275's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1275 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 5,484 against the Xeon E3-1275's 5,496 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1275. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1275.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Xeon E3-1275 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+70% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,484 | 5,496 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1275 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Xeon E3-1275 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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