Xeon 6315P vs Ryzen 3 3100
Xeon 6315P
Ryzen 3 3100
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. The Xeon 6315P is positioned at rank #871 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 6315P
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+117%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 Xeon 6315P and Ryzen 3 3100
Xeon 6315P
The Xeon 6315P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 11,721 points. Launch price was $213.
Ryzen 3 3100
The Ryzen 3 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,928 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
The Xeon 6315P packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 3100's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Xeon 6315P versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3100 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 6315P (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon 6315P uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3100 uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 6315P scores 11,721 against the Ryzen 3 3100's 11,928 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 3100. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon 6315P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3100.
| Feature | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+15% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,721 | 11,928+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 6315P uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 3100 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 6315P) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 3100). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 3100 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Xeon 6315P launched at $1166 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 3100 debuted at $99. At current prices ($160 vs $75), the Ryzen 3 3100 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon 6315P delivers 73.3 pts/$ vs 159.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 3100 — making the Ryzen 3 3100 the 73.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon 6315P | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1166 | $99-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160 | $75-53% |
| Performance per Dollar | 73.3 | 159.0+117% |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2020 |
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