CPU
GPU
U300
Xeon E5-2428L
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The U300 is positioned at rank 372 and the Xeon E5-2428L is on rank 800, so the U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar U300
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2428L
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | U300 | Xeon E5-2428L |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | U300 | Xeon E5-2428L |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of U300 and Xeon E5-2428L
U300
The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2428L
The Xeon E5-2428L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,500 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E5-2428L offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2428L has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the U300 versus 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2428L — a 75% clock advantage for the U300. The Xeon E5-2428L is built on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. In PassMark, the U300 scores 8,492 against the Xeon E5-2428L's 8,500 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2428L. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300 vs 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2428L.
| Feature | U300 | Xeon E5-2428L |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6 | 6 / 12+20% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+120% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 15360 kB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | — | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) |
| PassMark | 8,492 | 8,500 |
Memory & Platform
The U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2428L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | U300 | Xeon E5-2428L |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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