Xeon E3-1230 v6 vs Ryzen 5 7520C

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1230 v6

4 / 8

8,113

+0.1%

8,104

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E3-1230 v6 is positioned at rank 363 and the Ryzen 5 7520C is on rank 400, so the Xeon E3-1230 v6 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 v6

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5123%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

967%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

859%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

664%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

100%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

99%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#363

Xeon E3-1230 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7520C

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

99%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

97%

#388

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

543%

#389

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

535%

#390

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

491%

#391

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

489%

#392

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

485%

#394

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

468%

#395

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

449%

#396

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

448%

#397

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

436%

#400

Ryzen 5 7520C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 5 7520C (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and LPDDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 v6	Ryzen 5 7520C
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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 (Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1230 v6 (2017) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1230 v6	Ryzen 5 7520C
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 E3-1230 v6 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7520C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Ryzen 5 7520C

Xeon E3-1230 v6

The Xeon E3-1230 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,113 points. Launch price was $250.

Ryzen 5 7520C

The Ryzen 5 7520C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,104 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1230 v6 and Ryzen 5 7520C share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 v6 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520C — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520C (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520C uses Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1230 v6 scores 8,113 against the Ryzen 5 7520C's 8,104 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1230 v6 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520C.

Feature	Xeon E3-1230 v6	Ryzen 5 7520C
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz+10%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+25%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Mendocino (Zen 2) (2022−2023)
PassMark	8,113	8,104

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1230 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7520C uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.