Xeon E3-1505M v6 vs Core i5-8300H

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 E3-1505M v6 is positioned at rank 401 and the Core i5-8300H is on rank 708, so the Xeon E3-1505M v6 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 E3-1505M v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5585%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1055%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

937%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

724%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

100%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

97%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

96%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

95%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8300H

#696

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

995%

#697

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

981%

#698

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

900%

#699

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

896%

#700

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

888%

#702

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

858%

#703

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

822%

#704

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

821%

#705

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

799%

#708

Core i5-8300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($434) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Core i5-8300H
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-8300H ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($434 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Core i5-8300H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($434)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E3-1505M v6 Benchmark Check

Core i5-8300H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Core i5-8300H

Xeon E3-1505M v6

The Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 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 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,441 points. Launch price was $623.

Core i5-8300H

The Core i5-8300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,369 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1505M v6 and Core i5-8300H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v6 versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-8300H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8300H uses Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505M v6 scores 7,441 against the Core i5-8300H's 7,369 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1505M v6. Both processors carry 8 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E3-1505M v6	Core i5-8300H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,441	7,369