Xeon E5-2629 V3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2629 V3

8 / 16

9,139

+0.8%

9,062

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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 E5-2629 V3 is positioned at rank 313 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is on rank 282, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 E5-2629 V3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4548%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

859%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

763%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

589%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

99%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

98%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

98%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

98%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

97%

#313

Xeon E5-2629 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4334%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

818%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

727%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

562%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

99%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

98%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

98%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

100%

#292

Xeon E5-2643 v3

MSRP: $219|Avg: $45

98%

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 5 PRO 1500 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2629 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2629 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 1866 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2629 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 E5-2629 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2629 V3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

Xeon E5-2629 V3

The Xeon E5-2629 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 1866 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,139 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2629 V3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2629 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2629 V3 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2629 V3 scores 9,139 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500's 9,062 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2629 V3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2629 V3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500.

Feature	Xeon E5-2629 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+25%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	9,139	9,062

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2629 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.