Ryzen 5 3550H vs Xeon E5-2620 v3

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3550H

4 / 8

7,696

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 / 12

7,734

+0.5%

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 E5-2620 v3 is on rank 643, so the Xeon E5-2620 v3 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 E5-2620 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1879%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1452%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

98%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

98%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

97%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

94%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

97%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

96%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

94%

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 E5-2620 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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 E5-2620 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3550H and Xeon E5-2620 v3

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 E5-2620 v3

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 3550H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3550H (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3550H scores 7,696 against the Xeon E5-2620 v3's 7,734 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3550H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	7,696	7,734

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.