Xeon E3-1285 v4 vs Ryzen 5 3550H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1285 v4

4 / 8

7,735

+0.5%

7,696

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1285 v4 is positioned at rank 748 and the Ryzen 5 3550H is on rank 683, so the Ryzen 5 3550H 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 E3-1285 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14941%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2821%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2506%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1936%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

99%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

98%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

98%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

98%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

97%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

100%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H

#671

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

953%

#672

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

939%

#673

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

862%

#674

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

858%

#675

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

850%

#677

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

821%

#678

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

788%

#679

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

786%

#680

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

765%

#683

Ryzen 5 3550H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

97%

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 3550H (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1285 v4	Ryzen 5 3550H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1285 v4	Ryzen 5 3550H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E3-1285 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 3550H

Xeon E3-1285 v4

The Xeon E3-1285 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,735 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 3550H

The Ryzen 5 3550H 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 2.1 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 3550H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v4 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1285 v4 scores 7,735 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1285 v4. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.

Feature	Xeon E3-1285 v4	Ryzen 5 3550H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Broadwell-DT (2015)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,735	7,696

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.