Xeon E5-1620 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Xeon E5-1620

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

4 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1620

4 / 8

5,848

+0.3%

5,831

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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 is positioned at rank #953 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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

31441%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5936%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

5274%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4074%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

97%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

95%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

93%

#532

Xeon Platinum 8368Q

MSRP: $7719|Avg: $7719

92%

#533

Xeon Gold 6250

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $2000

91%

#534

Xeon E5-2699 v4

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $400

91%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

100%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

98%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

96%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

95%

#963

Xeon E5-2660

MSRP: $1329|Avg: $65

92%

#964

Xeon E5-2667 v3

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#966

Xeon E3110

MSRP: $214|Avg: $158

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 3 PRO 3300U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1620 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-1620	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ 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 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1620 and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

Xeon E5-1620

The Xeon E5-1620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,848 points. Launch price was $313.

Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1620 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1620 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1620 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1620 uses the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1620 scores 5,848 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-1620. L3 cache: 10240 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1620 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.

Feature	Xeon E5-1620	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+71%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	10240 kB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	12 nm-63%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	5,848	5,831
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,469	—
Geekbench 6 Single	612	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,250	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.