Xeon E5-2658 v4 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

Xeon E5-2658 v4

14 Cores28 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2658 v4

14 / 28

14,434

0.0%

14,540

+0.7%

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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 E5-2658 v4

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

166%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

166%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

165%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

165%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

164%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

164%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

163%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

161%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

160%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

159%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

159%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

158%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

158%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

157%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

157%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

157%

#210

Xeon E5-2658 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

156%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

155%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

154%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

154%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

154%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

152%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

152%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

152%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

150%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

150%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

150%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

149%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

149%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

149%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

105%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

104%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

104%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

104%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

104%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

63%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

104%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

104%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

104%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

103%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

103%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

103%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

102%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

101%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

101%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

101%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

100%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

100%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

99%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

98%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

98%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

98%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

98%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

97%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

97%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

97%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

96%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

96%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

96%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($176)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2658 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($176)

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 E5-2658 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

Xeon E5-2658 v4

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,434 points. Launch price was $1,832.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,540 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 v4 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G — a 72.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. The Xeon E5-2658 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2658 v4 scores 14,434 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's 14,540 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2658 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Feature	Xeon E5-2658 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+250%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	4.9 GHz+113%
Base Clock	—	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	35 MB+338%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	3.5 MB+250%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	14,434	14,540

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.