Xeon E5-1680 v4
VS
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

Xeon E5-1680 v4 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

Intel

Xeon E5-1680 v4

8 Cores16 Thrd140 WWMax: 4 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2024

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. 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 E5-1680 v4

#178
Xeon Silver 4510
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
104%
#179
Xeon W-3223
MSRP: $294|Avg: $294
103%
#182
EPYC Embedded 8224P
MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048
102%
#187
Xeon Gold 5520+
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764
101%
#188
EPYC 8124P
MSRP: $639|Avg: $639
101%
#192
Xeon E5-1680 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#196
Xeon 6515P
MSRP: $740|Avg: $886
99%
#201
Xeon Gold 6248R
MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

#16
Core Ultra 5 225F
MSRP: $231|Avg: $150
120%
#17
Core Ultra 7 265K
MSRP: $309|Avg: $285
118%
#18
Ryzen 9 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $150
116%
#19
Ryzen 5 3600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $90
115%
#20
Core i7-14700KF
MSRP: $384|Avg: $260
115%
#21
Core i7-14700K
MSRP: $409|Avg: $270
110%
#22
Ryzen 5 4500
MSRP: $129|Avg: $85
108%
#23
Ryzen 5 5600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $115
107%
#24
Celeron G5925
MSRP: $62|Avg: $15
107%
#25
Ryzen 5 7500F
MSRP: $179|Avg: $145
105%
#26
Core Ultra 5 245
MSRP: $319|Avg: $220
104%
#27
Ryzen 7 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $86
104%
#28
Core Ultra 7 265KF
MSRP: $379|Avg: $323
104%
#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
102%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
101%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
100%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
99%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
99%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
99%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
96%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
94%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
93%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
93%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
92%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
92%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
92%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
91%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
91%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
91%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
91%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
89%
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 5355G (2024) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-1680 v4Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-1680 v4Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-1680 v4 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

Intel

Xeon E5-1680 v4

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,945 points. Launch price was $1,723.

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G 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 4 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,033 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1680 v4 scores 13,945 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 14,033 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G.

FeatureXeon E5-1680 v4Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
4 GHz+18%
L3 Cache
20 MB (total)+150%
8 MB
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Broadwell-EP (2016)
Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark
13,945
14,033
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-1680 v4Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Socket
LGA2011
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%