Ryzen 5 3550H vs Xeon E3-1545M v5

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1545M v5

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 / 8

7,696

+0.7%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1545M v5

4 / 8

7,640

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 5 3550H is positioned at rank 683 and the Xeon E3-1545M v5 is on rank 771, so the Ryzen 5 3550H 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 5 3550H

#671

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

953%

#672

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

939%

#673

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

862%

#674

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

858%

#675

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

850%

#677

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

821%

#678

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

788%

#679

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

786%

#680

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

765%

#683

Ryzen 5 3550H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1545M v5

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15804%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2984%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2651%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2048%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

100%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

100%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

99%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

98%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

98%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

97%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#771

Xeon E3-1545M v5

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

100%

#775

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

98%

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 5 3550H (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Xeon E3-1545M v5
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Xeon E3-1545M v5
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)

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 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1545M v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3550H and Xeon E3-1545M v5

Ryzen 5 3550H

The Ryzen 5 3550H 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1545M v5

The Xeon E3-1545M 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 7,640 points. Launch price was $679.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3550H and Xeon E3-1545M v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1545M v5 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3550H scores 7,696 against the Xeon E3-1545M v5's 7,640 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1545M v5.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3550H	Xeon E3-1545M v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
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-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Skylake-H (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,696	7,640

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.