CPU
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Ryzen 7 3750H
Xeon E3-1245 v5
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3750H | Xeon E3-1245 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3750H | Xeon E3-1245 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1245 v5
Ryzen 7 3750H
The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E3-1245 v5
The Xeon E3-1245 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 3.5 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): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,021 points. Launch price was $294.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1245 v5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v5 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1245 v5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Xeon E3-1245 v5's 8,021 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v5. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v5.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3750H | Xeon E3-1245 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) (2019) | Skylake-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 7,990 | 8,021 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1245 v5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3750H | Xeon E3-1245 v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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