Xeon E5-1620 v3 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1620 v3

4 / 8

6,959

0.0%

6,978

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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. The Xeon E5-1620 v3 is positioned at rank #577 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-1620 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8780%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1658%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1473%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1138%

#348

Xeon Gold 6426Y

MSRP: $2145|Avg: N/A

99%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

99%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

98%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

96%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

95%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

94%

#577

Xeon E5-1620 v3

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

98%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

95%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 7 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1620 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ 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 E5-1620 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1620 v3 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

Xeon E5-1620 v3

The Xeon E5-1620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 6,959 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 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: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-1620 v3 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-1620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 v3 scores 6,959 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 6,978 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+59%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,959	6,978

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.