Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U vs Xeon E3-1286L v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

4 / 8

6,928

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1286L v3

4 / 8

6,929

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 PRO 3500U is positioned at rank 738 and the Xeon E3-1286L v3 is on rank 424, so the Xeon E3-1286L 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 PRO 3500U

#726

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1059%

#727

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1043%

#728

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

958%

#729

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

953%

#730

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

945%

#732

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

912%

#733

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

875%

#734

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

873%

#735

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

850%

#738

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1286L v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5998%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1132%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1006%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

777%

#281

EPYC 7402P

MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090

99%

#282

Xeon w5-3525

MSRP: $1339|Avg: $1392

98%

#283

Xeon W-1290T

MSRP: $546|Avg: $494

97%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#424

Xeon E3-1286L v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#425

Xeon E5-4620 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $30

100%

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 3500U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	Xeon E3-1286L v3
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1286L v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	Xeon E3-1286L v3
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 3500U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1286L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U and Xeon E3-1286L v3

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1286L v3

The Xeon E3-1286L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 6,929 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U and Xeon E3-1286L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286L v3 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286L v3 (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U scores 6,928 against the Xeon E3-1286L v3's 6,929 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E3-1286L v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286L v3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	Xeon E3-1286L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	—
PassMark	6,928	6,929

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1286L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.