Xeon E5-4620 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-4620

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620

8 / 16

6,635

0.0%

6,661

+0.4%

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. The Xeon E5-4620 is positioned at rank #1013 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 E5-4620

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

67040%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

12658%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

11246%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8688%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

81%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

100%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

93%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

83%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

77%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

72%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

65%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

60%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

60%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

49%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

45%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

43%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

105%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

105%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

104%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

104%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

104%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

103%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

103%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

103%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

102%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

102%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

102%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

101%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

100%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

100%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

100%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

99%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

98%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

98%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

98%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

98%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

98%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

98%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

98%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

97%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

97%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

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 3 PRO 2200G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($76)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+428%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($76)

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 E5-4620 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4620 and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

Xeon E5-4620

The Xeon E5-4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB (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: 6,635 points. Launch price was $400.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,661 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G — a 29.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G's 6,661 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	16384 kB (total)+300%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	6,635	6,661

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4620 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G debuted at $294. At current prices ($400 vs $76), the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is $324 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4620 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 87.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G the 136.3% better value option.