Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs Xeon E5-2687W v2
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+104%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
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 PRO 210 and Xeon E5-2687W v2
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.
Xeon E5-2687W v2
The Xeon E5-2687W 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 3.4 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): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Xeon E5-2687W v2's 12,301 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v2. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+18% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-82% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,155 | 12,301+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 debuted at $2112. At current prices ($30 vs $62), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is $32 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 delivers 405.2 pts/$ vs 198.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 the 68.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $2112 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-52% | $62 |
| Performance per Dollar | 405.2+104% | 198.4 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2013 |
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