Xeon E5-4610 vs Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E5-4610
Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-4610 is positioned at rank 983 and the Ryzen 3 1200 is on rank 366, so the Ryzen 3 1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4610
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-4610 and Ryzen 3 1200
Xeon E5-4610
The Xeon E5-4610 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,460 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4610 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 1200 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4610 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 — a 15.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 1200 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-4610 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4610 scores 6,460 against the Ryzen 3 1200's 6,407 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-4610. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4610 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1200.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) |
| PassMark | 6,460 | 6,407 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,013 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4610 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 1200 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4610) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4610 launched at $1219 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 1200 debuted at $109. At current prices ($50 vs $50), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4610 delivers 129.2 pts/$ vs 128.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 1200 — making the Xeon E5-4610 the 0.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4610 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1219 | $109-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 129.2 | 128.1 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2017 |
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