CPU
GPU
Xeon E-2276M
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
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 Xeon E-2276M is positioned at rank 796 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is on rank 236, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2276M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2276M | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+181%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($124) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 E-2276M and Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Xeon E-2276M
The Xeon E-2276M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,654 points. Launch price was $450.
Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,875 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E-2276M and Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2276M versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2276M (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2276M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2276M scores 11,654 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600's 11,875 — a 1.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2276M vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+31% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 11,654 | 11,875+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2276M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E-2276M launched at $939 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 debuted at $219. At current prices ($124 vs $45), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is $79 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2276M delivers 94.0 pts/$ vs 263.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 the 95% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E-2276M | Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $939 | $219-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $124 | $45-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 94.0 | 263.9+181% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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