Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon E5-2687W v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon E5-2687W 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 Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+326%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
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 8300G and Xeon E5-2687W v3
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 E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 14,540 against the Xeon E5-2687W v3's 14,538 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+40% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+213% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,540 | 14,538 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($176 vs $749), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is $573 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G delivers 82.6 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G the 123.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $176-92% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $176-77% | $749 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.6+326% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2014 |
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