Ryzen 3 3200G vs Xeon E3-1505M v5
Ryzen 3 3200G
Xeon E3-1505M v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505M v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+72%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($115) |
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 3200G and Xeon E3-1505M v5
Ryzen 3 3200G
The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.
Xeon E3-1505M v5
The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 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: 6,995 points. Launch price was $434.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1505M v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505M v5 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200G scores 6,999 against the Xeon E3-1505M v5's 6,995 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 3200G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1505M v5.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 6,999 | 6,995 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
The Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1505M v5 debuted at $115. At current prices ($67 vs $115), the Ryzen 3 3200G is $48 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3200G delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 60.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1505M v5 — making the Ryzen 3 3200G the 52.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Xeon E3-1505M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-13% | $115 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-42% | $115 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5+72% | 60.8 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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