Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Xeon E3-1230 v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1230 v3 is positioned at rank #430 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 E3-1230 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1230 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1230 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 E3-1230 v3 and Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Xeon E3-1230 v3
The Xeon E3-1230 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,837 points. Launch price was $240.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1230 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 v3 scores 6,837 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 6,813 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,837 | 6,813 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1230 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1230 v3 | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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