Ryzen 3 8300G vs Xeon W-2235
Ryzen 3 8300G
Xeon W-2235
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 8300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2235
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+97%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($350) |
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 8300G and Xeon W-2235
Ryzen 3 8300G
The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.
Xeon W-2235
The Xeon W-2235 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,235 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2235 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2235 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.6 GHz on the Xeon W-2235 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G is built on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Xeon W-2235's 14,235 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon W-2235. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2235.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz+12% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8.25 MB+3% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 14,113 | 14,235 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2235 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2235 debuted at $555. At current prices ($176 vs $350), the Ryzen 3 8300G is $174 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 8300G delivers 80.2 pts/$ vs 40.7 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2235 — making the Ryzen 3 8300G the 65.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Xeon W-2235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $176-68% | $555 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $176-50% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.2+97% | 40.7 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2019 |
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