Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Xeon W-1290TE
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon W-1290TE
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 W-1290TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+214%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($176) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) |
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 W-1290TE
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 W-1290TE
The Xeon W-1290TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,505 points. Launch price was $552.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-1290TE offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon W-1290TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-1290TE — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon W-1290TE uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 14,540 against the Xeon W-1290TE's 14,505 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290TE.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+9% | 4.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 14,540 | 14,505 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,507 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,478 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1290TE uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-1290TE). The Xeon W-1290TE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-1290TE targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Xeon W-1290TE debuted at $552. At current prices ($176 vs $552), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is $376 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G delivers 82.6 pts/$ vs 26.3 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1290TE — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G the 103.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Xeon W-1290TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $176-68% | $552 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $176-68% | $552 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.6+214% | 26.3 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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