Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs Ryzen 7 3700U
Xeon E3-1245 v3
Ryzen 7 3700U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E3-1245 v3 is positioned at rank #737 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1245 v3
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($490) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E3-1245 v3 and Ryzen 7 3700U
Xeon E3-1245 v3
The Xeon E3-1245 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $320.
Ryzen 7 3700U
The Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,049 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1245 v3 and Ryzen 7 3700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700U — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1245 v3 scores 7,036 against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 7,049 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,203 vs 794, a 41% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v3 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,820 vs 3,115 (20.3% advantage for the Xeon E3-1245 v3). L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,036 | 7,049 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,826 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,203+52% | 794 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,820+23% | 3,115 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1245 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1245 v3 versus DDR4-2400 on the Ryzen 7 3700U — the Ryzen 7 3700U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 3700U supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Xeon E3-1245 v3 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1150 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) and FP5 (Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR4-2400+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1245 v3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3700U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics P4600 (Xeon E3-1245 v3) and Radeon RX Vega 10 (Ryzen 7 3700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1245 v3 | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics P4600 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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