Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U vs Xeon E5-4650 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

4 / 8

10,828

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-4650 v3

12 / 24

10,838

+0.1%

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 E5-4650 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4794%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

905%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

804%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

621%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

98%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

98%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

98%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

97%

#334

Xeon E5-4650 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

100%

#337

Xeon E5-2470 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U	Xeon E5-4650 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U	Xeon E5-4650 v3
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 5450U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4650 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U and Xeon E5-4650 v3

Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,828 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-4650 v3

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,838 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v3 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U scores 10,828 against the Xeon E5-4650 v3's 10,838 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4650 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U	Xeon E5-4650 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+24%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	30 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,828	10,838

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.