Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Xeon E3-1265L v4

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 / 8

6,978

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1265L v4

4 / 8

6,954

0.0%

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 E3-1265L v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

12459%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2352%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2090%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1615%

#397

Xeon W-3235

MSRP: $1538|Avg: $1538

100%

#398

Xeon w9-3595X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6000

99%

#399

Xeon W-3365

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

98%

#400

EPYC 7713P

MSRP: $5010|Avg: $2443

98%

#401

Xeon W-2145

MSRP: $1113|Avg: $145

97%

#402

EPYC 9475F

MSRP: $7592|Avg: $7592

97%

#403

Xeon Gold 6554S

MSRP: $3157|Avg: $2836

96%

#674

Xeon E3-1265L v4

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#677

Xeon E5-1607 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $68

99%

#678

Xeon W5590

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

99%

#683

Xeon E5-1603 v3

MSRP: $273|Avg: $40

98%

#684

Xeon E3-1270

MSRP: $330|Avg: $178

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 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1265L v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Xeon E3-1265L v4

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.

Xeon E3-1265L v4

The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Xeon E3-1265L v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Xeon E3-1265L v4's 6,954 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+15%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Broadwell-DT (2015)
PassMark	6,978	6,954
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,000

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E3-1265L v4
Socket	FP5	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server.