Xeon E5-2673 v2 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2673 v2

8 / 16

12,331

+1.4%

12,155

0.0%

Ryzen 3 2200G

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

Ryzen 3 5300U

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

Ryzen 9 8945H

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Xeon E5-2673 v2 is positioned at rank #270 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 E5-2673 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4214%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

796%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

707%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

546%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

99%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

99%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

98%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

97%

#270

Xeon E5-2673 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

Ryzen 5 PRO 1500

MSRP: $189|Avg: $50

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)

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 E5-2673 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 210 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2673 v2 and Ryzen 3 PRO 210

Xeon E5-2673 v2

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,331 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v2 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is built on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 v2 scores 12,331 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 210's 12,155 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v2. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v2 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v2	Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.7 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+10%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	25 MB+213%	8 MB
L2 Cache	—	4 MB
Process	22 nm	4 nm-82%
Architecture	—	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,331+1%	12,155

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.