Xeon E5-2670 vs Processor U300
Xeon E5-2670
Processor U300
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-2670 is positioned at rank 974 and the Processor U300 is on rank 488, so the Processor U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2670
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 E5-2670 and Processor U300
Xeon E5-2670
The Xeon E5-2670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,901 points. Launch price was $145.
Processor U300
The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2670 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2670 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2670 scores 8,901 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2670. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+60% | 5 / 6 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+117% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+400% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 8,901 | 8,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2670 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 384 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2670) / not specified (Processor U300). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2670 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2670 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Processor U300 debuted at $193. At current prices ($60 vs $180), the Xeon E5-2670 is $120 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2670 delivers 148.3 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Processor U300 — making the Xeon E5-2670 the 100% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2670 | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1552 | $193-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-67% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 148.3+200% | 49.4 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2023 |
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