Xeon W3503 vs E2-3800
Xeon W3503
E2-3800
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 W3503 is positioned at rank 978 and the E2-3800 is on rank 1047, so the Xeon W3503 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W3503
Performance Per Dollar E2-3800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon W3503 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 W3503 and E2-3800
Xeon W3503
The Xeon W3503 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,125 points. Launch price was $65.
E2-3800
The E2-3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,136 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Xeon W3503 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the E2-3800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the E2-3800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon W3503 versus 1.3 GHz on the E2-3800 — a 59.5% clock advantage for the Xeon W3503. The Xeon W3503 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the E2-3800 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3503 scores 1,125 against the E2-3800's 1,136 — a 1% lead for the E2-3800.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+85% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,125 | 1,136 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 136 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 389 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon W3503 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-3800 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3503) / Yes (E2-3800). The E2-3800 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8280), while the Xeon W3503 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon W3503 | E2-3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8280 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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