Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs Core i3-9300
Xeon E3-1245 v3
Core i3-9300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is positioned at rank #737 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 E3-1245 v3
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+560%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 E3-1245 v3 and Core i3-9300
Xeon E3-1245 v3
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $320.
Core i3-9300
The Core i3-9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,105 points. Launch price was $143.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-9300 — a 12.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-9300 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1245 v3 scores 7,036 against the Core i3-9300's 7,105 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-9300. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,203 vs 1,498, a 21.8% lead for the Core i3-9300 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,820 vs 4,025 (5.2% advantage for the Core i3-9300). L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9300.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.3 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,036 | 7,105 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,203 | 1,498+25% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,820 | 4,025+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9300 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-9300 — the Core i3-9300 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-9300 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1150 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) and LGA1151 (Core i3-9300).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-9300) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 launched at $490 MSRP, while the Core i3-9300 debuted at $143. At current prices ($490 vs $75), the Core i3-9300 is $415 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1245 v3 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 94.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-9300 — making the Core i3-9300 the 147.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Core i3-9300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $490 | $143-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $490 | $75-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.4 | 94.7+558% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2019 |
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