Xeon E5-4627 v2
VS
Ryzen 3 5300U

Xeon E5-4627 v2 vs Ryzen 3 5300U

Intel

Xeon E5-4627 v2

8 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 5300U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2021

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. The Xeon E5-4627 v2 is positioned at rank #995 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 E5-4627 v2

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
45475%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
8586%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
7628%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
5893%
#537
Xeon Platinum 8180
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363
84%
#538
Xeon Platinum 8280M
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223
82%
#539
Xeon Platinum 8280
MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940
81%
#995
Xeon E5-4627 v2
MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70
100%
#996
Xeon L5335
MSRP: $380|Avg: $18
100%
#997
Xeon E-2144G
MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389
98%
#998
Xeon X5675
MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22
98%
#999
Xeon Phi 7210
MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150
85%
#1000
Xeon D-1567
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230
85%
#1001
Xeon E-2126G
MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230
84%
#1004
Xeon D-1531
MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250
82%
#1005
Xeon 5130
MSRP: $316|Avg: $10
81%
#1007
Xeon E5-4640 v3
MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300
79%
#1008
Xeon E5440
MSRP: $690|Avg: $37
75%
#1009
Xeon E5-2643
MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50
74%
#1010
Xeon E5-2637
MSRP: $885|Avg: $40
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 5300U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4627 v2Ryzen 3 5300U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4627 v2 (2014) 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.
InsightXeon E5-4627 v2Ryzen 3 5300U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4627 v2 and Ryzen 3 5300U

Intel

Xeon E5-4627 v2

The Xeon E5-4627 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,425 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 3 5300U

The Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,453 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4627 v2 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 5300U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v2 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300U — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5300U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5300U is built on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v2 scores 9,425 against the Ryzen 3 5300U's 9,453 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 5300U. L3 cache: 16 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4627 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5300U.

FeatureXeon E5-4627 v2Ryzen 3 5300U
Cores / Threads
8 / 8+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+27%
2.6 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache+300%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
Process
22 nm
7 nm-68%
Architecture
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark
9,425
9,453
Cinebench R23 Multi
5,522
Geekbench 6 Single
1,457
Geekbench 6 Multi
3,526
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4627 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 5300U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4627 v2Ryzen 3 5300U
Socket
LGA2011
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4627 v2) / Yes (Ryzen 3 5300U). The Ryzen 3 5300U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-4627 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureXeon E5-4627 v2Ryzen 3 5300U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 6
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes