Ryzen 3 210 vs Xeon E5-1680 v3
Ryzen 3 210
Xeon E5-1680 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 210
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+101%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 3 210 and Xeon E5-1680 v3
Ryzen 3 210
The Ryzen 3 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,209 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-1680 v3
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 210 versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v3 — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 13,209 against the Xeon E5-1680 v3's 13,273 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v3. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,141, a 67.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 210 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 6,500 vs 8,782 (29.9% advantage for the Xeon E5-1680 v3). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 210 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+24% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point (2024−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 13,209 | 13,273 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 515 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,300+102% | 1,141 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,500 | 8,782+35% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 210 uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 3 210 versus DDR4-2133 on the Xeon E5-1680 v3 — the Ryzen 3 210 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-1680 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 256 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 210) vs 4 (Xeon E5-1680 v3). PCIe lanes: 14 (Ryzen 3 210) vs 40 (Xeon E5-1680 v3) — the Xeon E5-1680 v3 offers 26 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 3 210) and C612,X99 (Xeon E5-1680 v3).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600+25% | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | 768 GB+200% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | 40+186% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 3 210 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 210) vs Yes (Xeon E5-1680 v3). The Ryzen 3 210 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 210 targets Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 210 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-1680 v3 debuted at $1723. At current prices ($99 vs $200), the Ryzen 3 210 is $101 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 210 delivers 133.4 pts/$ vs 66.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-1680 v3 — making the Ryzen 3 210 the 67.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 210 | Xeon E5-1680 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-94% | $1723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $99-51% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.4+101% | 66.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2014 |
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