Ryzen 7 2800H vs Xeon E3-1260L v5

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 2800H

4 / 8

8,170

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1260L v5

4 / 8

8,237

+0.8%

Core 2 Extreme QX9770

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 E3-1260L v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5045%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

953%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

846%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

654%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

100%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

99%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

98%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

98%

#356

Xeon E3-1260L v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

98%

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 2800H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 2800H	Xeon E3-1260L v5
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 (Zen) (2018) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1260L 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 7 2800H	Xeon E3-1260L 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 7 2800H Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1260L v5 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2800H and Xeon E3-1260L v5

Ryzen 7 2800H

The Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,170 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1260L v5

The Xeon E3-1260L 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,237 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 2800H and Xeon E3-1260L v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2800H versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1260L v5 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1260L v5 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2800H uses the Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2800H scores 8,170 against the Xeon E3-1260L v5's 8,237 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1260L v5. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2800H vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1260L v5.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2800H	Xeon E3-1260L v5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+17%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (Zen) (2018)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	8,170	8,237

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2800H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1260L v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.