Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
VS
Xeon E3-1240 v3

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Xeon E3-1240 v3

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Xeon E3-1240 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 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.

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 E3-1240 v3

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5936%
#3
Xeon W-11955M
MSRP: $623|Avg: $450
99%
#4
Xeon W-11865MLE
MSRP: $467|Avg: $350
97%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1121%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
996%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
769%
#278
Xeon Gold 5416S
MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A
100%
#279
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130
99%
#281
EPYC 7402P
MSRP: $1280|Avg: $1090
98%
#419
Xeon E3-1240 v3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#425
Xeon E5-4620 v2
MSRP: $273|Avg: $30
99%
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 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700UXeon E3-1240 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 E3-1240 v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700UXeon E3-1240 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Xeon E3-1240 v3

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 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: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Xeon E3-1240 v3

The Xeon E3-1240 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,001 points. Launch price was $300.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Xeon E3-1240 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v3 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Xeon E3-1240 v3's 7,001 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1240 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1240 v3.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700UXeon E3-1240 v3
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
3.8 GHz
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
3.4 GHz+55%
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
6,978
7,001
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1240 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700UXeon E3-1240 v3
Socket
FP5
LGA1150
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0