Ryzen 3 8300G vs Xeon E-2286G

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2286G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Xeon E-2286G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2286G

2019

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,062 vs 14,113).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Xeon E-2286G

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2286G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $176 MSRP, while Xeon E-2286G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (14,062 vs 14,113).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Xeon E-2286G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2286G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 8300G is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300G is at an unclear MSRP at $176 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2019), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA1151, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2286G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Xeon E-2286G
1080p
low	262 FPS	306 FPS
medium	232 FPS	272 FPS
high	199 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	270 FPS
medium	184 FPS	218 FPS
high	152 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	142 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	172 FPS
medium	129 FPS	140 FPS
high	99 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Xeon E-2286G
1080p
low	347 FPS	352 FPS
medium	280 FPS	289 FPS
high	245 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	286 FPS	304 FPS
medium	238 FPS	251 FPS
high	214 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	252 FPS
medium	183 FPS	211 FPS
high	153 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	155 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Xeon E-2286G
1080p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	352 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	292 FPS	304 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Xeon E-2286G
1080p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	352 FPS
medium	353 FPS	352 FPS
high	353 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	352 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 8300G and Xeon E-2286G

Ryzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 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: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

Xeon E-2286G

The Xeon E-2286G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 14,062 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2286G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2286G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2286G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E-2286G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Xeon E-2286G's 14,062 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2286G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300G	Xeon E-2286G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	14,113	14,062

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2286G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.