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Xeon E3-1220L v3
Pentium E5300
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 Xeon E3-1220L v3 is positioned at rank 939 and the Pentium E5300 is on rank 737, so the Pentium E5300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+19%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($25) |
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 E3-1220L v3 and Pentium E5300
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Pentium E5300
The Pentium E5300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium E5300's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium E5300 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Pentium E5300 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium E5300 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1220L v3 scores 1,407 against the Pentium E5300's 1,395 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 vs 0 kB on the Pentium E5300.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz+73% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.6 GHz+136% |
| L3 Cache | 4096 kB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,407 | 1,395 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E5300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3) / not specified (Pentium E5300).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-P | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 launched at $193 MSRP, while the Pentium E5300 debuted at $62. At current prices ($30 vs $25), the Pentium E5300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1220L v3 delivers 46.9 pts/$ vs 55.8 pts/$ for the Pentium E5300 — making the Pentium E5300 the 17.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1220L v3 | Pentium E5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $193 | $62-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 46.9 | 55.8+19% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2008 |
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