CPU
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Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Xeon E5-2692 v2
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2692 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2692 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 E5-2692 v2
The Xeon E5-2692 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,119 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2692 v2 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2692 v2 — a 44.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Xeon E5-2692 v2's 12,119 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2692 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 24+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+57% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+36% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB (total)+275% |
| 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 | 12,119 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the FP7/FP7r2 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2692 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 | Xeon E5-2692 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP7r2 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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