Ryzen 3 3350U vs Xeon E3-1220 v5
Ryzen 3 3350U
Xeon E3-1220 v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 3350U and Xeon E3-1220 v5
Ryzen 3 3350U
The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1220 v5
The Xeon E3-1220 v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $203.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 3350U and Xeon E3-1220 v5 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220 v5 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Xeon E3-1220 v5's 5,713 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 3350U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220 v5.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3 GHz+43% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Skylake-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 5,732 | 5,713 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1220 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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