Xeon E3-1230 V5
VS
Ryzen 7 3750H

Xeon E3-1230 V5 vs Ryzen 7 3750H

Intel

Xeon E3-1230 V5

4 Cores8 Thrd80 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2015
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 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 E3-1230 V5 is positioned at rank #373 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 E3-1230 V5

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
5189%
#2
Xeon W-11855M
MSRP: $450|Avg: $200
97%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
980%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
870%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
672%
#260
EPYC 4584PX
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
99%
#261
Xeon w3-2435
MSRP: $669|Avg: $790
99%
#263
Xeon 6710E
MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344
98%
#264
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $180
97%
#373
Xeon E3-1230 V5
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#388
Xeon E-2234
MSRP: $250|Avg: $136
96%
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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 3750H (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E3-1230 V5Ryzen 7 3750H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake-DT (2015) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E3-1230 V5Ryzen 7 3750H
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1230 V5 and Ryzen 7 3750H

Intel

Xeon E3-1230 V5

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,009 points. Launch price was $261.

AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1230 V5 and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 V5 scores 8,009 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 V5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

FeatureXeon E3-1230 V5Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz
4 GHz+5%
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
Skylake-DT (2015)
Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark
8,009
7,990
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E3-1230 V5Ryzen 7 3750H
Socket
LGA1151
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0