Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Xeon E5-2680 v2
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Xeon E5-2680 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+158%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
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 5355GE and Xeon E5-2680 v2
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,761 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2680 v2
The Xeon E5-2680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,707 points. Launch price was $1,260.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2680 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v2 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 12,761 against the Xeon E5-2680 v2's 12,707 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+29% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 25 MB (total)+213% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,761 | 12,707 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2680 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE launched at $180 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2680 v2 debuted at $667. At current prices ($180 vs $462), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is $282 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE delivers 70.9 pts/$ vs 27.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2680 v2 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE the 88.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2680 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180-73% | $667 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-61% | $462 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.9+158% | 27.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2013 |
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