CPU
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Xeon E5-2698 v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2698 v3
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2698 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2698 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-2698 v3 and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Xeon E5-2698 v3
The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 18,870 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is built on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2698 v3 scores 18,870 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18,945 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2698 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 40 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | — |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 18,870 | 18,945 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2698 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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