CPU
GPU
Xeon D-1548
Core i3-10305
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. The Xeon D-1548 is positioned at rank #316 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon D-1548
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10305
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon D-1548 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon D-1548 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 Xeon D-1548 and Core i3-10305
Xeon D-1548
The Xeon D-1548 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,075 points. Launch price was $555.
Core i3-10305
The Core i3-10305 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,210 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon D-1548 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i3-10305 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon D-1548 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon D-1548 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-10305 — a 53.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-10305 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon D-1548 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10305 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon D-1548 scores 9,075 against the Core i3-10305's 9,210 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-10305. L3 cache: 1.5 MB (per core) on the Xeon D-1548 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10305.
| Feature | Xeon D-1548 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4.5 GHz+73% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 1.5 MB (per core) | 8 MB (total)+433% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 9,075 | 9,210+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,536 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon D-1548 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10305 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon D-1548 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon D-1548) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10305). The Core i3-10305 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon D-1548 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon D-1548 | Core i3-10305 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
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