Xeon E3-1240 v2 vs Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E3-1240 v2
Ryzen 3 1200
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 E3-1240 v2 is positioned at rank 547 and the Ryzen 3 1200 is on rank 366, so the Ryzen 3 1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1240 v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+201%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E3-1240 v2 and Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E3-1240 v2
The Xeon E3-1240 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) 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 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,385 points. Launch price was $304.
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1240 v2 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 1200's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1240 v2 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1240 v2 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1240 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1240 v2 scores 6,385 against the Ryzen 3 1200's 6,407 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 1200. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+10% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) |
| PassMark | 6,385 | 6,407 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,013 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1240 v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1240 v2) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1240 v2 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1200 debuted at $109. At current prices ($150 vs $50), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1240 v2 delivers 42.6 pts/$ vs 128.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1200 — making the Ryzen 3 1200 the 100.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1240 v2 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $109-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.6 | 128.1+201% |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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