Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1265L v3

4 / 8

6,187

0.0%

21,550

+248.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 E3-1265L v3 is positioned at rank #610 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 E3-1265L v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9878%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1865%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1657%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1280%

#365

EPYC 7513

MSRP: $2840|Avg: $389

100%

#366

Xeon Silver 4216

MSRP: $1011|Avg: $800

99%

#367

EPYC 9454P

MSRP: $4598|Avg: $3333

98%

#369

Xeon Gold 6542Y

MSRP: $2878|Avg: N/A

95%

#370

EPYC 7502

MSRP: $2600|Avg: $1299

95%

#371

Xeon 6730P

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

95%

#372

Xeon Gold 6330

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $2128

94%

#373

Xeon Gold 6548Y+

MSRP: $3726|Avg: $3726

94%

#610

Xeon E3-1265L v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $398

100%

#611

Xeon E3-1280 v2

MSRP: $315|Avg: $50

100%

#617

Xeon W-2133

MSRP: $617|Avg: $617

97%

#621

Xeon E5607

MSRP: $135|Avg: $27

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

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 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1265L v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1265L v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1105%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($398)	✅ More affordable ($115)

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 E3-1265L v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1265L v3 and Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E3-1265L v3

The Xeon E3-1265L 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,187 points. Launch price was $710.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1265L v3 scores 6,187 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 110.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 996 vs 2,052, a 69.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,458 vs 8,600 (85.3% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon E3-1265L v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.4 GHz+19%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	32 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-WS (2013−2014)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	6,187	21,550+248%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	996	2,052+106%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,458	8,600+149%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1265L v3 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Ryzen 5 5600 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Xeon E3-1265L v3) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C220 Series,Intel 80 Series (Xeon E3-1265L v3) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Xeon E3-1265L v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	LGA1150	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	128 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E3-1265L v3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). The Xeon E3-1265L v3 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics P4600), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v3 targets Server, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E3-1265L v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	HD Graphics P4600	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	Server	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E3-1265L v3 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($398 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $283 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1265L v3 delivers 15.5 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 169.4% better value option.