Xeon W-2135 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon W-2135
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2135
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W-2135 | 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 | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W-2135 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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-2135 and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Xeon W-2135
The Xeon W-2135 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,396 points. Launch price was $835.
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-2135 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W-2135 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2135 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon W-2135 uses the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W-2135 scores 14,396 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's 14,540 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2135 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.
| Feature | Xeon W-2135 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8.25 MB (total)+3% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Phoenix2 (2024) |
| PassMark | 14,396 | 14,540+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W-2135 uses the LGA2066 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-2135 | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2066 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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