Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Xeon E3-1265L v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
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 E3-1265L v4 is positioned at rank 674 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is on rank 738, so the Xeon E3-1265L v4 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1265L v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ 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 E3-1265L v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Xeon E3-1265L v4
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,954 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1265L v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1265L v4 scores 6,954 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 6,928 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1265L v4. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1265L v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+10% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell-DT (2015) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,954 | 6,928 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1265L v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1265L v4) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U). The Xeon E3-1265L v4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P6300), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1265L v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1265L v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics P6300 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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