Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs Ryzen 3 4100
Xeon E5-2640 v3
Ryzen 3 4100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is positioned at rank #819 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) | ✅ More affordable ($75) |
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 E5-2640 v3 and Ryzen 3 4100
Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Xeon E5-2640 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 4100
The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4100 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4100 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 11,055 against the Ryzen 3 4100's 11,062 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 4100. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8.00391 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,055 | 11,062 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 4100 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 3 4100). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2640 v3 launched at $939 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 4100 debuted at $99. At current prices ($189 vs $75), the Ryzen 3 4100 is $114 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 147.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 4100 — making the Ryzen 3 4100 the 86.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $939 | $99-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $189 | $75-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 58.5 | 147.5+152% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2022 |
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