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

Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U

Xeon E3-1240L v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U | Xeon 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
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U | Xeon E3-1240L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO 2300U and Xeon E3-1240L v3

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.

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.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U | Xeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U | Xeon E3-1240L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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