Ryzen 3 5425U vs Xeon E5-2630 v4
Ryzen 3 5425U
Xeon E5-2630 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 5425U is positioned at rank 499 and the Xeon E5-2630 v4 is on rank 877, so the Ryzen 3 5425U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5425U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5425U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($130) |
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 5425U and Xeon E5-2630 v4
Ryzen 3 5425U
The Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,270 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2630 v4
The Xeon E5-2630 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,434 points. Launch price was $667.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5425U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5425U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 — a 27.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5425U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5425U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5425U scores 11,270 against the Xeon E5-2630 v4's 11,434 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2630 v4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,663 vs 1,032, a 46.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 5425U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,701 vs 5,368 (13.2% advantage for the Xeon E5-2630 v4). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5425U vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2630 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+32% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 25 MB+213% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB+400% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,270 | 11,434+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,761 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,663+61% | 1,032 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,701 | 5,368+14% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5425U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 5425U versus DDR4 1600/1866/2133 on the Xeon E5-2630 v4 — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2630 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 191.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 5425U) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2630 v4). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 3 5425U) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2630 v4) — the Xeon E5-2630 v4 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP6 (Ryzen 3 5425U) and C612 (Xeon E5-2630 v4).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4 1600/1866/2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 1536 GB+4700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 40+150% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 5425U) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Xeon E5-2630 v4). The Ryzen 3 5425U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-2630 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 5425U targets Budget, Xeon E5-2630 v4 targets Workstation / Server.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Xeon E5-2630 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 6 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Workstation / Server |
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