Ryzen 3 3100 vs Xeon E5-2667 v2
Ryzen 3 3100
Xeon E5-2667 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3100
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+292%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 3100 and Xeon E5-2667 v2
Ryzen 3 3100
The Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,928 points. Launch price was $99.
Xeon E5-2667 v2
The Xeon E5-2667 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,186 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3100 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-2667 v2 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3100 uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3100 scores 11,928 against the Xeon E5-2667 v2's 12,186 — a 2.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2667 v2. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3100 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 11,928 | 12,186+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3100 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 3100 versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 — the Ryzen 3 3100 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 3100) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2667 v2). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 3 3100) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2667 v2) — the Xeon E5-2667 v2 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 3 3100) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2667 v2).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 768 GB+500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 3100) / not specified (Xeon E5-2667 v2). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 3100 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3100 launched at $99 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 debuted at $300. At current prices ($75 vs $300), the Ryzen 3 3100 is $225 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3100 delivers 159.0 pts/$ vs 40.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2667 v2 — making the Ryzen 3 3100 the 118.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3100 | Xeon E5-2667 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-75% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 159.0+292% | 40.6 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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