Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
VS
Xeon E5-2450L

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Xeon E5-2450L

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-2450L

8 Cores16 Thrd70 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2012

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 E5-2450L

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
37993%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
7173%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
6373%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
4924%
#980
Xeon E5-2450L
MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78
100%
#981
Xeon X3480
MSRP: $612|Avg: $48
99%
#982
Xeon E5-2687W
MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70
97%
#983
Xeon E5-4610
MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50
97%
#985
Xeon X7550
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400
96%
#986
Xeon E7540
MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146
96%
#987
Xeon E7530
MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146
95%
#988
Xeon E5-4627 v4
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200
95%
#989
Xeon E5-4627 v3
MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200
93%
#990
Xeon X5660
MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10
90%
#991
Xeon E5-2667
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31
88%
#992
Xeon E5-2690
MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150
87%
#993
Xeon E3-1565L v5
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120
86%
#994
Xeon L5640
MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A
86%
#995
Xeon L5335
MSRP: $380|Avg: $18
84%
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.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2200GEXeon E5-2450L
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
More affordable ($78)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2450L (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 2200GEXeon E5-2450L
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+29%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
More affordable ($78)

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 2200GE and Xeon E5-2450L

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-2450L

The Xeon E5-2450L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,047 points. Launch price was $72.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon E5-2450L offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2450L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2450L — a 44.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2450L uses Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE scores 5,955 against the Xeon E5-2450L's 6,047 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2450L. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2450L.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2200GEXeon E5-2450L
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz+57%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+78%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
20480 kB (total)+400%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
PassMark
5,955
6,047+2%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2450L uses LGA1356 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2200GEXeon E5-2450L
Socket
AM4
LGA1356
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE launched at $99 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2450L debuted at $1106.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 2200GEXeon E5-2450L
MSRP
$99-91%
$1106
Avg Price (30d)
$78
Release Date
2018
2012