CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-4640
Ryzen 3 3200G
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 E5-4640 is positioned at rank #1016 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4640
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725) | ✅ More affordable ($67) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3960%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725) | ✅ More affordable ($67) |
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 E5-4640 and Ryzen 3 3200G
Xeon E5-4640
The Xeon E5-4640 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 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: 7,012 points. Launch price was $2,730.
Ryzen 3 3200G
The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-4640 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3200G offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200G (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4640 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3200G uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4640 scores 7,012 against the Ryzen 3 3200G's 6,999 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4640. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4 GHz+43% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 20480 kB (total)+400% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 12 nm-63% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,012 | 6,999 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-4640 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 3200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
The Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E5-4640 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Vega 8 |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-4640 launched at $2725 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 3200G debuted at $100.
| Feature | Xeon E5-4640 | Ryzen 3 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2725 | $100-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $67 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2019 |
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