Ryzen 7 2700U vs Xeon E3-1285L v3

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017

Xeon E3-1285L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 2700U

4 / 8

6,850

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1285L v3

4 / 8

6,874

+0.4%

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 7 2700U is positioned at rank 748 and the Xeon E3-1285L v3 is on rank 426, so the Xeon E3-1285L 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 7 2700U

#735

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1071%

#736

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1055%

#737

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

969%

#738

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

964%

#739

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

955%

#741

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

923%

#742

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

885%

#743

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

883%

#744

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

859%

#747

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

100%

#748

Ryzen 7 2700U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#756

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#760

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1285L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6047%

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

99%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1142%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1014%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

784%

#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

98%

#284

Xeon D-1581

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#285

Xeon w5-3535X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: N/A

95%

#426

Xeon E3-1285L v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

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 7 2700U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E3-1285L 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 (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E3-1285L 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 7 2700U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1285L v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700U and Xeon E3-1285L v3

Ryzen 7 2700U

The Ryzen 7 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 6,850 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1285L v3

The Xeon E3-1285L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,874 points. Launch price was $809.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 2700U and Xeon E3-1285L v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285L v3 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285L v3 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700U scores 6,850 against the Xeon E3-1285L v3's 6,874 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1285L v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285L v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700U	Xeon E3-1285L v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz+41%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,850	6,874

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1285L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.