Xeon W-1290TE vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon W-1290TE
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
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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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-1290TE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) | ✅ More affordable ($176) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+214%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($552) | ✅ More affordable ($176) |
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 W-1290TE and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon W-1290TE
The Xeon W-1290TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,505 points. Launch price was $552.
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.
Processing Power
The Xeon W-1290TE packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-1290TE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-1290TE versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W-1290TE uses the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-1290TE scores 14,505 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's 14,540 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon W-1290TE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+150% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz+89% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake (2020−2025) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 14,505 | 14,540 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,507 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,478 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-1290TE uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-1290TE) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G). The Xeon W-1290TE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics P630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon W-1290TE targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon W-1290TE launched at $552 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G debuted at $176. At current prices ($552 vs $176), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is $376 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon W-1290TE delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 82.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G the 103.5% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon W-1290TE | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $552 | $176-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $552 | $176-68% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | 82.6+214% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2024 |
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