Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Xeon E3-1225 v5

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

4 / 4

5,955

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1225 v5

4 / 4

5,953

0.0%

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 E3-1225 v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6981%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1318%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1171%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

905%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

100%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

98%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

98%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

97%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

97%

#485

Xeon E3-1225 v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

98%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

97%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

97%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE	Xeon E3-1225 v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1225 v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE	Xeon E3-1225 v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)	✅ 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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1225 v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE and Xeon E3-1225 v5

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1225 v5

The Xeon E3-1225 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 5,953 points. Launch price was $224.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE and Xeon E3-1225 v5 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v5 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1225 v5 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1225 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE scores 5,955 against the Xeon E3-1225 v5's 5,953 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1225 v5.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE	Xeon E3-1225 v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	5,955	5,953

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1225 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.