Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Xeon W-1290E
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Xeon W-1290E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8300GE and Xeon W-1290E
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 W-1290E
The Xeon W-1290E 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,060 points. Launch price was $552.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290E is built on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18,945 against the Xeon W-1290E's 19,060 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-1290E.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 10 / 20 |
| Boost Clock | — | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | — | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,945 | 19,060 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1290E uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Xeon W-1290E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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