Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
VS
Xeon E3-1240L v3

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs Xeon E3-1240L v3

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Xeon E3-1240L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240L v3

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7315%
#6
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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2300UXeon E3-1240L v3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (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.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2300UXeon 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and Xeon E3-1240L v3

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 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: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1240L v3's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240L v3 — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U scores 5,639 against the Xeon E3-1240L v3's 5,681 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E3-1240L v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240L v3.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2300UXeon E3-1240L v3
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz+13%
3 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz
2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark
5,639
5,681
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 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.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2300UXeon E3-1240L v3
Socket
FP5
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0