Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs Ryzen 5 2600H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1286 v3

4 / 8

7,879

0.0%

8,002

+1.6%

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 E3-1286 v3 is positioned at rank 379 and the Ryzen 5 2600H is on rank 64, so the Ryzen 5 2600H 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 E3-1286 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5275%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

98%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

996%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

885%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

684%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#379

Xeon E3-1286 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

220%

#53

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#54

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

199%

#55

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#56

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#58

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#59

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#60

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#61

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#64

Ryzen 5 2600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

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 2600H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Ryzen 5 2600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Ryzen 5 2600H
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.

Xeon E3-1286 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Ryzen 5 2600H

Xeon E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1286 v3 and Ryzen 5 2600H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H — a 13% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286 v3 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600H is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1286 v3 scores 7,879 against the Ryzen 5 2600H's 8,002 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600H. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H.

Feature	Xeon E3-1286 v3	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+14%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	—	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,879	8,002+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.