Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Xeon E3-1240L v5

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 / 8

6,606

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1240L v5

4 / 8

6,547

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.

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 E3-1240L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6348%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1199%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1065%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

823%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

100%

#286

Xeon w5-2465X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1499

99%

#287

EPYC 9355P

MSRP: $2998|Avg: $3026

99%

#288

Xeon w7-2595X

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $1600

99%

#289

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

MSRP: $2899|Avg: $2699.99

99%

#440

Xeon E3-1240L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#451

Xeon D-1718T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $302

98%

#452

Xeon D-1622

MSRP: $195|Avg: $170

97%

#453

Xeon E3-1290 v2

MSRP: $885|Avg: $125

97%

#454

Xeon E5-2420 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $112

97%

#455

Xeon E3-1285 v6

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

97%

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 PRO 2500U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E3-1240L v5
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1240L v5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E3-1240L v5
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 5 PRO 2500U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1240L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Xeon E3-1240L v5

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1240L v5

The Xeon E3-1240L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,547 points. Launch price was $278.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Xeon E3-1240L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240L v5 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 6,606 against the Xeon E3-1240L v5's 6,547 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240L v5.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E3-1240L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	6,606	6,547

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1240L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.