Ryzen 7 3780U
VS
Xeon E5-2630 v2

Ryzen 7 3780U vs Xeon E5-2630 v2

AMD

Ryzen 7 3780U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2019
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Intel

Xeon E5-2630 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

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.

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 3780U is positioned at rank 906 and the Xeon E5-2630 v2 is on rank 949, so the Ryzen 7 3780U 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 3780U

#894
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1568%
#895
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1545%
#896
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1418%
#897
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1412%
#898
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1399%
#900
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1351%
#901
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1296%
#902
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1293%
#903
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1259%
#906
Ryzen 7 3780U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#911
Core i7-6820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
99%
#912
Athlon II Neo K325
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
99%
#919
Core i5-8365UE
MSRP: $297|Avg: $297
98%
#921
A6 Pro-7050B
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
29647%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
5598%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
4973%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
3842%
#528
Xeon E5-2687W v3
MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749
97%
#529
Xeon Max 9480
MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980
91%
#530
Xeon E5-2689 v4
MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100
89%
#531
EPYC 7543
MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468
88%
#949
Xeon E5-2630 v2
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224
100%
#953
Xeon E5-1620
MSRP: $885|Avg: $70
94%
#955
Xeon E5462
MSRP: $342|Avg: $45
92%
#958
Xeon E5-4650 v2
MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48
91%
#959
Xeon E5-1620 v4
MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160
90%
#963
Xeon E5-2660
MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65
87%
#964
Xeon E5-2667 v3
MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150
86%
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 3780U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 3780UXeon E5-2630 v2
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 3780UXeon E5-2630 v2
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($1,224)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3780U and Xeon E5-2630 v2

AMD

Ryzen 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E5-2630 v2

The Xeon E5-2630 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,490 points. Launch price was $250.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3780U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2630 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630 v2 — a 25.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3780U scores 7,483 against the Xeon E5-2630 v2's 7,490 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2630 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630 v2.

FeatureRyzen 7 3780UXeon E5-2630 v2
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock
4 GHz+29%
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
2.6 GHz+13%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
15 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256 kB (per core)
Process
12 nm-45%
22 nm
Architecture
Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark
7,483
7,490
Geekbench 6 Single
549
Geekbench 6 Multi
3,654
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3780U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2630 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 3780UXeon E5-2630 v2
Socket
FP5
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
768 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
40
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 3780U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2630 v2). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2630 v2 targets Server.

FeatureRyzen 7 3780UXeon E5-2630 v2
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Server