Xeon E-2224
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

Xeon E-2224 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

Intel

Xeon E-2224

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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 E-2224 is positioned at rank #1021 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Xeon E-2224

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
93194%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
17596%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
15633%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
12077%
#1021
Xeon E-2224
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195
100%
#1022
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
91%
#1023
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
83%
#1024
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
83%
#1025
Opteron 142
MSRP: $292|Avg: $20
68%
#1026
Athlon MP 2800+
MSRP: $275|Avg: $10
62%
#1027
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
60%
#1028
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
59%
#1029
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
56%
#1030
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
30%
#1031
Xeon Platinum 8260L
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750
30%
#1032
Xeon X5355
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000
20%
#1033
Xeon E5420
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500
13%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($195) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2224 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2224Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($195)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($195 less, 100% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2224Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($195)
More affordable ($0)

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 Xeon E-2224 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

Intel

Xeon E-2224

The Xeon E-2224 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,206 points. Launch price was $193.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E-2224 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2224 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U — a 14% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2224 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2224 uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2224 scores 7,206 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 7,224 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2224 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U.

FeatureXeon E-2224Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Cores / Threads
4 / 4
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+15%
4 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz+48%
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)+100%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
12 nm-14%
Architecture
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark
7,206
7,224
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2224 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2224Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Socket
LGA1151
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0