Ryzen 3 8300G vs Xeon E5-2666 V3

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Passmark Score

14113

Passmark Score

14044

Performance Difference

Ryzen 3 8300G is 0.5% faster than Xeon E5-2666 V3

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 3 8300G performs 0.5% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 3 8300G and Xeon E5-2666 V3.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 3 8300G and Xeon E5-2666 V3

AMD

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.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$176
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:8 January 2024 (1 year ago)
Architecture Codename:Phoenix2 (2024)
Performance Ranking Position:1065

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:8
Die Size:137 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:8 MB (total)
Max Frequency:4.9 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.4 GHz
Transistor Count:20,900 million
Process Technology:4 nm

Compatibility

Socket:AM5
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR5
Intel

Xeon E5-2666 V3

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 November 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,044 points.

General Information

Type:server
Designer:Intel
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:13 November 2014 (11 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Performance Ranking Position:1072

Technical Specifications

Cores:10
Threads:20
Die Size:356 mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:256K (per core)
L3 Cache:25 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.5 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.9 GHz
Transistor Count:2,600 million
Process Technology:22 nm

Compatibility

Socket:LGA2011-3
Power Consumption (TDP):135 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel

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