Ryzen 3 2200U vs Xeon E5620
Ryzen 3 2200U
Xeon E5620
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 2200U is positioned at rank 154 and the Xeon E5620 is on rank 649, so the Ryzen 3 2200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200U | Xeon E5620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200U | Xeon E5620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 2200U and Xeon E5620
Ryzen 3 2200U
The Ryzen 3 2200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,583 points. Launch price was $69.
Xeon E5620
The Xeon E5620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,621 points. Launch price was $35.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5620 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5620 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 2.66 GHz on the Xeon E5620 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2200U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2200U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5620 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 3,583 against the Xeon E5620's 3,621 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5620. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E5620.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200U | Xeon E5620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+28% | 2.66 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 3,583 | 3,621+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2200U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5620 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200U | Xeon E5620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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