Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2683 v3

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2683 v3 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

4 / 8

14,540

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2683 v3

14 / 28

14,686

+1.0%

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2683 v3 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2683 v3: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,540 vs 14,686).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2683 v3, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2683 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2683 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+337.5% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G better than Xeon E5-2683 v3?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-2683 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2683 v3 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 28 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 337.5% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the better buy right now. Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G comes in at an unclear MSRP at $176 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 5.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon E5-2683 v3 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (82.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2014) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2683 v3 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 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: 14,540 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2683 v3

The Xeon E5-2683 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,686 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2683 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2683 v3 — a 48.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 14,540 against the Xeon E5-2683 v3's 14,686 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2683 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2683 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G	Xeon E5-2683 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	14 / 28+250%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+63%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+70%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	35 MB (total)+338%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	256K (per core)+25500%
Process	4 nm-82%	22 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	14,540	14,686+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2683 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.