Xeon E3-1575M v5 vs Ryzen 5 3550H

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1575M v5

4 / 8

7,727

+0.4%

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 E3-1575M v5 is positioned at rank 387 and the Ryzen 5 3550H is on rank 683, so the Xeon E3-1575M v5 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 E3-1575M v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5378%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1016%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

902%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

697%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

98%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

98%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

96%

#387

Xeon E3-1575M v5

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

96%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

96%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

96%

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

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🏆 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 E3-1575M v5	Ryzen 5 3550H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1575M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1575M v5	Ryzen 5 3550H
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 E3-1575M v5 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1575M v5 and Ryzen 5 3550H

Xeon E3-1575M v5

The Xeon E3-1575M 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 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 7,727 points. Launch price was $1,207.

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 E3-1575M v5 and Ryzen 5 3550H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1575M v5 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1575M v5 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1575M v5 scores 7,727 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1575M v5. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1575M v5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.

Feature	Xeon E3-1575M v5	Ryzen 5 3550H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+43%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,727	7,696

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.