CPU
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Xeon E5-2428L
Ryzen 3 7320U
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. The Xeon E5-2428L is positioned at rank 800 and the Ryzen 3 7320U is on rank 632, so the Ryzen 3 7320U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2428L
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320U
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2428L | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2428L | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 3 7320U
Xeon E5-2428L
The Xeon E5-2428L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,500 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 7320U
The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2428L packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 7320U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2428L has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2428L versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 68.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2428L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2428L scores 8,500 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320U. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2428L vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7320U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+105% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 15360 kB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 6 nm-81% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) |
| PassMark | 8,500 | 8,627+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,907 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,213 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,589 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2428L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2428L) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 7320U). The Ryzen 3 7320U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E5-2428L requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2428L | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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