Xeon E3-1245 v6
VS
Ryzen 3 7320U

Xeon E3-1245 v6 vs Ryzen 3 7320U

Intel

Xeon E3-1245 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd73 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2017
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 7320U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2022

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 E3-1245 v6 is positioned at rank 495 and the Ryzen 3 7320U is on rank 632, so the Xeon E3-1245 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 E3-1245 v6

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
7156%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
1351%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
1200%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
927%
#309
Xeon W-2255
MSRP: $778|Avg: $350
100%
#310
Xeon Silver 4316
MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200
100%
#311
Xeon w7-3545
MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039
99%
#312
EPYC 7643P
MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722
98%
#313
Xeon w5-3435X
MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163
98%
#495
Xeon E3-1245 v6
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#496
Xeon E3-1280 v3
MSRP: $250|Avg: $44
100%
#497
Xeon W-2123
MSRP: $294|Avg: $342
100%
#500
Xeon E3-1230 v2
MSRP: $215|Avg: $268
99%
#505
Xeon D-1521
MSRP: $199|Avg: $241
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320U

#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
98%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
98%
#620
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
850%
#621
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
838%
#622
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
769%
#623
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
766%
#624
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
759%
#626
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
733%
#627
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
702%
#628
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
701%
#629
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
682%
#632
Ryzen 3 7320U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#638
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E3-1245 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E3-1245 v6Ryzen 3 7320U
Gaming
Balanced gaming performance
Balanced 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-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 7320U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E3-1245 v6Ryzen 3 7320U
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 E3-1245 v6 and Ryzen 3 7320U

Intel

Xeon E3-1245 v6

The Xeon E3-1245 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,711 points. Launch price was $284.

AMD

Ryzen 3 7320U

The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1245 v6 and Ryzen 3 7320U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1245 v6 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E3-1245 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1245 v6 scores 8,711 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E3-1245 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1245 v6 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.

FeatureXeon E3-1245 v6Ryzen 3 7320U
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz
4.1 GHz
Base Clock
3.7 GHz+54%
2.4 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-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark
8,711
8,627
Cinebench R23 Multi
4,907
Geekbench 6 Single
1,213
Geekbench 6 Multi
3,589
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1245 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E3-1245 v6Ryzen 3 7320U
Socket
LGA1151
FT6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
4
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1245 v6) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). The Ryzen 3 7320U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E3-1245 v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.

FeatureXeon E3-1245 v6Ryzen 3 7320U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 610M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget