Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4607 v2

6 / 12

6,986

+0.8%

6,928

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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 E5-4607 v2 is positioned at rank 49 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is on rank 738, so the Xeon E5-4607 v2 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 E5-4607 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

1249%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

236%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

210%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

162%

#49

Xeon E5-4607 v2

MSRP: $42|Avg: $77

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

88%

#52

Opteron 6282 SE

MSRP: $1019|Avg: $770

96%

#53

Opteron 6276

MSRP: $788|Avg: $397

95%

#55

Opteron 6344

MSRP: $415|Avg: $49

91%

#60

Opteron 6274

MSRP: $639|Avg: $80

85%

#61

Opteron 6238

MSRP: $455|Avg: $118

85%

#63

Opteron 6376

MSRP: $703|Avg: N/A

84%

#64

Opteron 6328

MSRP: $575|Avg: $42

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

#726

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1059%

#727

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1043%

#728

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

958%

#729

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

953%

#730

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

945%

#732

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

912%

#733

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

875%

#734

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

873%

#735

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

850%

#738

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

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 3500U (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4607 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4607 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4607 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4607 v2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Xeon E5-4607 v2

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 6,986 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4607 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4607 v2 scores 6,986 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 6,928 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4607 v2. L3 cache: 15 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4607 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U.

Feature	Xeon E5-4607 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+42%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+24%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB Intel® Smart Cache+275%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512K (per core)
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	—	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	6,986	6,928

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4607 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.