Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Xeon E3-1515M v5
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
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. The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is positioned at rank #488 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 E3-1515M v5
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
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 E3-1515M v5 and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Xeon E3-1515M v5
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,925 points. Launch price was $489.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1515M v5 scores 5,925 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 5,955 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,925 | 5,955 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,017 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1515M v5 | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Pro Graphics P580 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Productivity | — |
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