Xeon E5-1428L V2 vs Core i3-9300T
Xeon E5-1428L V2
Core i3-9300T
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 E5-1428L V2 is positioned at rank #460 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 E5-1428L V2
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($83) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+268%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($83) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($309) |
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 E5-1428L V2 and Core i3-9300T
Xeon E5-1428L V2
The Xeon E5-1428L V2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,255 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i3-9300T
The Core i3-9300T 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 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,323 points. Launch price was $143.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1428L V2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-9300T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-1428L V2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-1428L V2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-9300T — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1428L V2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-9300T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1428L V2 scores 6,255 against the Core i3-9300T's 6,323 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-9300T. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1428L V2 vs 8 MB on the Core i3-9300T.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+41% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,255 | 6,323+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,265 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1428L V2 uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9300T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-1428L V2) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-9300T). The Core i3-9300T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-1428L V2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-9300T targets Low Power Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1428L V2 launched at $494 MSRP, while the Core i3-9300T debuted at $309. At current prices ($83 vs $309), the Xeon E5-1428L V2 is $226 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1428L V2 delivers 75.4 pts/$ vs 20.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-9300T — making the Xeon E5-1428L V2 the 114.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1428L V2 | Core i3-9300T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $494 | $309-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $83-73% | $309 |
| Performance per Dollar | 75.4+268% | 20.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2019 |
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