Xeon W-2223
VS
U300

Xeon W-2223 vs U300

Intel

Xeon W-2223

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019
VS
Intel

U300

5 Cores6 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023

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 W-2223 is positioned at rank 492 and the U300 is on rank 372, so the U300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W-2223

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7110%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1342%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1193%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
921%
#308
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100
100%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
99%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
99%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
98%
#492
Xeon W-2223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $330
100%
#496
Xeon E3-1280 v3
MSRP: $250|Avg: $44
99%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
99%
#500
Xeon E3-1230 v2
MSRP: $215|Avg: $268
99%
#505
Xeon D-1521
MSRP: $199|Avg: $241
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar U300

#360
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
518%
#361
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
511%
#362
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
469%
#363
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
467%
#364
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
462%
#366
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
447%
#367
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
428%
#368
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
427%
#369
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
416%
#372
U300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($330) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2223 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon W-2223U300
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($330)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The U300 ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($330 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon W-2223U300
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($330)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W-2223 and U300

Intel

Xeon W-2223

The Xeon W-2223 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,593 points. Launch price was $800.

Intel

U300

The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon W-2223 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2223 versus 4.4 GHz on the U300 — a 12% clock advantage for the U300. In PassMark, the Xeon W-2223 scores 8,593 against the U300's 8,492 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon W-2223. L3 cache: 8.25 MB on the Xeon W-2223 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300.

FeatureXeon W-2223U300
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
5 / 6+25%
Boost Clock
3.9 GHz
4.4 GHz+13%
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
8.25 MB+3%
8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Process
14 nm
Intel 7 nm-50%
PassMark
8,593+1%
8,492
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W-2223 uses the LGA2066 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon W-2223U300
Socket
LGA2066
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%