Xeon E3-1280 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Xeon E3-1280
Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
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. The Xeon E3-1280 is positioned at rank #517 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1280
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Xeon E3-1280
The Xeon E3-1280 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,612 points. Launch price was $450.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1280 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U — a 13.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 scores 5,612 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 5,639 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1280 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+15% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,612 | 5,639 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1280 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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