Xeon E3-1280 v3 vs Processor 300
Xeon E3-1280 v3
Processor 300
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 E3-1280 v3 is positioned at rank #496 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 E3-1280 v3
Performance Per Dollar Processor 300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+82%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 E3-1280 v3 and Processor 300
Xeon E3-1280 v3
The Xeon E3-1280 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,252 points. Launch price was $800.
Processor 300
The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor 300 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1280 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 v3 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Processor 300 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v3 scores 7,252 against the Processor 300's 7,264 — a 0.2% lead for the Processor 300. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1280 v3 vs 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 7,252 | 7,264 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor 300 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Processor 300 debuted at $82. At current prices ($44 vs $80), the Xeon E3-1280 v3 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1280 v3 delivers 164.8 pts/$ vs 90.8 pts/$ for the Processor 300 — making the Xeon E3-1280 v3 the 57.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Processor 300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $82-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44-45% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.8+81% | 90.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2024 |
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