Ryzen 3 1200 vs Xeon E5-4610
Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E5-4610
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 Ryzen 3 1200 is positioned at rank 366 and the Xeon E5-4610 is on rank 983, so the Ryzen 3 1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 3 1200 and Xeon E5-4610
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Xeon E5-4610
The Xeon E5-4610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,460 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 1200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-4610 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4610 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 — a 15.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 1200 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4610 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1200 scores 6,407 against the Xeon E5-4610's 6,460 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4610. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1200 vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4610.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+17% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+29% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 15 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 6,407 | 6,460 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,013 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4610 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200) / not specified (Xeon E5-4610). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 1200 launched at $109 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4610 debuted at $1219. At current prices ($50 vs $50), the Xeon E5-4610 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1200 delivers 128.1 pts/$ vs 129.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4610 — making the Xeon E5-4610 the 0.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | Xeon E5-4610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109-91% | $1219 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.1 | 129.2 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2012 |
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