Ryzen 5 3500U vs Xeon E3-1230 v3
Ryzen 5 3500U
Xeon E3-1230 v3
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. The Ryzen 5 3500U is positioned at rank 614 and the Xeon E3-1230 v3 is on rank 430, so the Xeon E3-1230 v3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1230 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Xeon E3-1230 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Xeon E3-1230 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5 3500U and Xeon E3-1230 v3
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1230 v3
The Xeon E3-1230 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,837 points. Launch price was $240.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 3500U and Xeon E3-1230 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3500U scores 6,836 against the Xeon E3-1230 v3's 6,837 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Xeon E3-1230 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 6,836 | 6,837 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,545 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 876 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Xeon E3-1230 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U) / not specified (Xeon E3-1230 v3). The Ryzen 5 3500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E3-1230 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Xeon E3-1230 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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