Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Xeon E3-1245 v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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 E3-1245 v3 is positioned at rank 737 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is on rank 168, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+350%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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.
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 v3 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1245 v3 scores 7,036 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,036 | 7,106 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,203 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,820 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1245 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300). The Xeon E3-1245 v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 launched at $490 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 debuted at $110.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $490 | $110-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $490 | — |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2017 |
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