Ryzen 3 3300U vs Xeon E3-1240L v3

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1240L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 3300U

4 / 4

5,686

+0.1%

FX-4350

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1240L v3

4 / 8

5,681

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 Ryzen 3 3300U is positioned at rank 586 and the Xeon E3-1240L v3 is on rank 507, so the Xeon E3-1240L 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 Ryzen 3 3300U

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

98%

#574

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

774%

#575

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

763%

#576

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

700%

#577

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

697%

#578

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

691%

#580

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

667%

#581

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

639%

#582

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

638%

#583

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

621%

#586

Ryzen 3 3300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7315%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1381%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1227%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

948%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

100%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

100%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

100%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

99%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

99%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

98%

#319

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $225

98%

#320

EPYC 7413

MSRP: $1825|Avg: $450

98%

#507

Xeon E3-1240L v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#512

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

99%

#514

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

99%

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 Ryzen 3 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1240L v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1240L v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1240L v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Ryzen 3 3300U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1240L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3300U and Xeon E3-1240L v3

Ryzen 3 3300U

The Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,686 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1240L v3

The Xeon E3-1240L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,681 points. Launch price was $278.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1240L v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240L v3 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300U scores 5,686 against the Xeon E3-1240L v3's 5,681 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 3300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240L v3.

Feature	Ryzen 3 3300U	Xeon E3-1240L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,686	5,681

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1240L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.