Xeon E5-2637 v4 vs Ryzen 7 3780U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2637 v4

4 / 8

7,460

0.0%

7,483

+0.3%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E5-2637 v4 is positioned at rank 398 and the Ryzen 7 3780U is on rank 906, so the Xeon E5-2637 v4 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 E5-2637 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5572%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1052%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

935%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

722%

#269

Xeon Silver 4416+

MSRP: $1186|Avg: $1176

100%

#270

Xeon E-2176G

MSRP: $367|Avg: $405

99%

#271

EPYC 7401

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $450

99%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

#398

Xeon E5-2637 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#400

Xeon D-1537

MSRP: $470|Avg: $350

100%

#401

Xeon E3-1505M v6

MSRP: $434|Avg: N/A

100%

#402

Xeon E5-1630 v3

MSRP: $372|Avg: $299

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3780U

#894

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1568%

#895

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1545%

#896

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1418%

#897

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1412%

#898

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1399%

#900

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1351%

#901

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1296%

#902

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1293%

#903

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1259%

#906

Ryzen 7 3780U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

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 7 3780U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2637 v4	Ryzen 7 3780U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2637 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.

Insight	Xeon E5-2637 v4	Ryzen 7 3780U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-2637 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 3780U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2637 v4 and Ryzen 7 3780U

Xeon E5-2637 v4

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,460 points. Launch price was $996.

Ryzen 7 3780U

The Ryzen 7 3780U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 October 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,483 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2637 v4 and Ryzen 7 3780U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2637 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3780U — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3780U (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2637 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2637 v4 scores 7,460 against the Ryzen 7 3780U's 7,483 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 3780U. L3 cache: 10 MB on the Xeon E5-2637 v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3780U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2637 v4	Ryzen 7 3780U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+52%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	10 MB+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,460	7,483

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2637 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 3780U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.