Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

Xeon E5-1660 v3

8 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-1660 v3

8 / 16

12,582

0.0%

12,761

+1.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 E5-1660 v3 is positioned at rank #824 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 E5-1660 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17839%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3368%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2992%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2312%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

99%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

98%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

98%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

97%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

95%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

94%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

100%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

99%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

95%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

53%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

106%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

106%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

105%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

105%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

104%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

104%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

104%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

103%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

103%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

103%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

103%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

102%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

102%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

46%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

100%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

100%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

100%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

100%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

99%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

41%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

40%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

99%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

99%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

98%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

39%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

97%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

97%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

39%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

97%

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 5355GE (2024) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1660 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 E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+12%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($198)	✅ More affordable ($180)

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 E5-1660 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1660 v3 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

Xeon E5-1660 v3

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 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: 12,582 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,761 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-1660 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-1660 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (base: 3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1660 v3 scores 12,582 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 12,761 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.2 GHz+20%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.6 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	12,582	12,761+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-1660 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-1660 v3 launched at $1080 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE debuted at $180. At current prices ($198 vs $180), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is $18 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1660 v3 delivers 63.5 pts/$ vs 70.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE the 10.9% better value option.