Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Xeon E5-4620 v2

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

4 / 8

9,493

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Xeon E5-4620 v2

8 / 16

9,424

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. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is positioned at rank 135 and the Xeon E5-4620 v2 is on rank 425, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

309%

#124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

305%

#125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

280%

#126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

278%

#127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

276%

#129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

266%

#130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

255%

#131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

255%

#132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

248%

#135

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

100%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

100%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4620 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6020%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1137%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1010%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

780%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

100%

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 4450U (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-4266, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 4450U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E5-4620 v2

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+400%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	—
PassMark	9,493	9,424

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.