Xeon E3-1275 v2 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Xeon E3-1275 v2
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E3-1275 v2 is positioned at rank #697 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 E3-1275 v2
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1275 v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1275 v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($426) | ✅ 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 E3-1275 v2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Xeon E3-1275 v2
The Xeon E3-1275 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,644 points. Launch price was $808.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1275 v2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v2 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 8% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1275 v2 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1275 v2 scores 6,644 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1275 v2. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1275 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1275 v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+8% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+75% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,644 | 6,606 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1275 v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32.77 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275 v2) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U). The Xeon E3-1275 v2 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics P4000), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275 v2 targets Server/Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1275 v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics P4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server/Workstation | — |
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