Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs Processor U300

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 E3-1240 v6 is positioned at rank 494 and the Processor U300 is on rank 488, so the Processor U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7142%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1348%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1198%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

925%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

99%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

99%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#494

Xeon E3-1240 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

100%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Processor U300

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#476

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

636%

#477

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

627%

#478

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

576%

#479

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

573%

#480

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

568%

#482

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

548%

#483

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

526%

#484

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

525%

#485

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

511%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Processor U300 (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Processor U300
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Processor U300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Xeon E3-1240 v6 Benchmark Check

Processor U300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1240 v6 and Processor U300

Xeon E3-1240 v6

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,731 points. Launch price was $272.

Processor U300

The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v6 scores 8,731 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 1.9% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1240 v6 vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.

Feature	Xeon E3-1240 v6	Processor U300
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	5 / 6+25%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+208%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB (per core)+25%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	8,731	8,897+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1240 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.