Ryzen 3 PRO 210
VS
Xeon E-2278GEL

Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs Xeon E-2278GEL

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

4 Cores8 Thrd4 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2025
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2278GEL

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2019

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2278GEL

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4321%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
816%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
725%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
560%
#225
Xeon W-1250
MSRP: $285|Avg: $333
100%
#226
EPYC 9135
MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95
99%
#227
Xeon E-2378
MSRP: $362|Avg: $562
98%
#228
Xeon w3-2525
MSRP: $609|Avg: $800
98%
#279
Xeon E-2278GEL
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#282
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
MSRP: $189|Avg: $50
100%
#293
Xeon E5-2643 v3
MSRP: $219|Avg: $45
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 210Xeon E-2278GEL
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E-2278GEL (2019) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 210Xeon E-2278GEL
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 PRO 210 and Xeon E-2278GEL

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E-2278GEL

The Xeon E-2278GEL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 June 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,024 points. Launch price was $519.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2278GEL offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2278GEL has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E-2278GEL — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Xeon E-2278GEL's 12,024 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2278GEL.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 210Xeon E-2278GEL
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+21%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
3 GHz+50%
2 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB+1500%
256 kB (per core)
Process
4 nm-71%
14 nm
Architecture
Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
12,155+1%
12,024
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2278GEL uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 210Xeon E-2278GEL
Socket
FP7/FP7r2
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0