Xeon E3-1225 v6 vs Ryzen 3 3350U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1225 v6

4 / 4

5,740

+0.1%

5,732

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1225 v6 is positioned at rank #503 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 E3-1225 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7241%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1367%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1215%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

938%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

100%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

99%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

99%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

99%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

98%

#316

Xeon Gold 6416H

MSRP: $1845|Avg: N/A

98%

#318

EPYC 7343

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $1350

97%

#503

Xeon E3-1225 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

100%

#513

Xeon E3-1220 v5

MSRP: $203|Avg: $100

98%

#515

Xeon X5690

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

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 ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1225 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v6	Ryzen 3 3350U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 3350U ($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 ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1225 v6	Ryzen 3 3350U
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.

Xeon E3-1225 v6 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 3350U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1225 v6 and Ryzen 3 3350U

Xeon E3-1225 v6

The Xeon E3-1225 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,740 points. Launch price was $213.

Ryzen 3 3350U

The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1225 v6 and Ryzen 3 3350U share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1225 v6 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1225 v6 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1225 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1225 v6 scores 5,740 against the Ryzen 3 3350U's 5,732 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1225 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1225 v6 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U.

Feature	Xeon E3-1225 v6	Ryzen 3 3350U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+6%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+57%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,740	5,732

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1225 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 3350U uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.