Core 3 N350 vs Xeon E5-2637 v3

Core 3 N350

8 Cores8 Thrd7 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2025

Xeon E5-2637 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 3 N350

8 / 8

7,249

0.0%

7,248

0.0%

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 Core 3 N350 is positioned at rank 666 and the Xeon E5-2637 v3 is on rank 941, so the Core 3 N350 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 Core 3 N350

#654

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

911%

#655

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

897%

#656

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

824%

#657

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

820%

#658

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

812%

#660

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

785%

#661

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

752%

#662

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

751%

#663

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

731%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

100%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2637 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

28547%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5390%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4789%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3699%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

99%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

93%

#941

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

100%

#943

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

99%

#944

Opteron 144

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

98%

#945

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

98%

#946

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

98%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

98%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

96%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

91%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core 3 N350 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 3 N350	Xeon E5-2637 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)	✅ More affordable ($75)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2637 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 3 N350	Xeon E5-2637 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+193%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)	✅ More affordable ($75)

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.

Core 3 N350 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2637 v3 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 N350 and Xeon E5-2637 v3

Core 3 N350

The Core 3 N350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 7,249 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2637 v3

The Xeon E5-2637 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 7,248 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 N350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2637 v3 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N350 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 v3 — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core 3 N350 (base: 0.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2637 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 N350 scores 7,249 against the Xeon E5-2637 v3's 7,248 — a 0% lead for the Core 3 N350. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N350 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2637 v3.

Feature	Core 3 N350	Xeon E5-2637 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	0.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+3400%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Twin Lake (2024−2025)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	7,249	7,248

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 N350 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2637 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 N350	Xeon E5-2637 v3
Socket	FCBGA1264	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Core 3 N350 launched at $225 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2637 v3 debuted at $996. At current prices ($220 vs $75), the Xeon E5-2637 v3 is $145 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 N350 delivers 33.0 pts/$ vs 96.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2637 v3 — making the Xeon E5-2637 v3 the 98.3% better value option.