Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs Xeon E3-1515M v5

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 / 4

5,831

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1515M v5

4 / 8

5,925

+1.6%

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 E3-1515M v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7014%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1324%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1177%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

909%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

99%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

98%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

98%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

98%

#488

Xeon E3-1515M v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

99%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

98%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

98%

#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 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1515M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 3300U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1515M v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U and Xeon E3-1515M v5

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1515M v5

The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 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: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,925 points. Launch price was $489.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U scores 5,831 against the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 5,925 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.8 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	5,831	5,925+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,017

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	Xeon E3-1515M v5
Socket	FP5	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.