Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Xeon E5-2690 v4
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Xeon E5-2690 v4
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 E5-2690 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($389) |
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 8300GE and Xeon E5-2690 v4
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E5-2690 v4
The Xeon E5-2690 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 19,255 points. Launch price was $2,090.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2690 v4 is built on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18,945 against the Xeon E5-2690 v4's 19,255 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 14 / 28 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 35 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 3.5 MB |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 18,945 | 19,255+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 debuted at $2090. At current prices ($0 vs $389), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is $389 cheaper.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon E5-2690 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $2090 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $389 |
| Performance per Dollar | — | 49.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2016 |
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