CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Xeon E5-2650L 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 PRO 1600 is positioned at rank 236 and the Xeon E5-2650L v3 is on rank 899, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2856%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($45) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,329) |
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 PRO 1600 and Xeon E5-2650L v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,875 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2650L v3
The Xeon E5-2650L 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,865 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v3 — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 scores 11,875 against the Xeon E5-2650L v3's 11,865 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+78% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 11,875 | 11,865 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1600) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650L v3). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650L v3 targets Server Low Power.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server Low Power |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2650L v3 debuted at $1329.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 | Xeon E5-2650L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-84% | $1329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2014 |
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