Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1515M v5

Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1515M v5 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 3 2200GE

4 / 4

5,933

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1515M v5

4 / 8

5,925

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.

Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1515M v5 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1515M v5: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 3 2200GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E3-1515M v5 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E3-1515M v5, which brings 4 cores / 8 threads and 16 PCIe lanes.
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Xeon E3-1515M v5 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Xeon E3-1515M v5 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Xeon E3-1515M v5

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 4 cores / 8 threads, plus 16 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Pro Graphics P580, while Ryzen 3 2200GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,925 vs 5,933).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 2200GE better than Xeon E3-1515M v5?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E3-1515M v5 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 2200GE is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 2200GE is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 2200GE is the better buy right now. Ryzen 3 2200GE comes in at an unclear MSRP at $300 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon E3-1515M v5 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 15.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (19.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 2200GE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1515M v5 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 3 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,933 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1515M v5

The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,925 points. Launch price was $489.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 2200GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200GE versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 5,933 against the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 5,925 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5.

Feature	Ryzen 3 2200GE	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	5,933	5,925
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,017

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 2200GE	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Socket	AM4	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 2200GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.