CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2448L
Ryzen 5 3500U
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 E5-2448L is positioned at rank 434 and the Ryzen 5 3500U is on rank 614, so the Xeon E5-2448L offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2448L
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2448L | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2448L | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2448L and Ryzen 5 3500U
Xeon E5-2448L
The Xeon E5-2448L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,774 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2448L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2448L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2448L versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U — a 55.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2448L uses the Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2448L scores 6,774 against the Ryzen 5 3500U's 6,836 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500U. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2448L vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2448L | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+76% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.1 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN (2012) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,774 | 6,836 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 876 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2448L uses the LGA1356 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2448L | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1356 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2448L) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U). The Ryzen 5 3500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E5-2448L requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2448L | Ryzen 5 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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