Xeon E5-4648 V3 vs Ryzen 5 7520U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4648 V3

12 / 24

9,061

0.0%

9,063

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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 E5-4648 V3 is positioned at rank #240 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 E5-4648 V3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

3876%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

732%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

650%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

502%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

99%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

97%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

97%

#240

Xeon E5-4648 V3

MSRP: $169|Avg: $45

100%

#250

Xeon E5-2685 v3

MSRP: $2090|Avg: N/A

97%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7520U (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Ryzen 5 7520U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Ryzen 5 7520U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)	✅ 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 E5-4648 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7520U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4648 V3 and Ryzen 5 7520U

Xeon E5-4648 V3

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,061 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 7520U

The Ryzen 5 7520U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7520U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4648 V3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U — a 64.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4648 V3 scores 9,061 against the Ryzen 5 7520U's 9,063 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520U. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U.

Feature	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Ryzen 5 7520U
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+95%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+650%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	6 nm-73%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	9,061	9,063
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,527
Geekbench 6 Single	—	797
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,744

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4648 V3	Ryzen 5 7520U
Socket	LGA2011-3	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4648 V3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 requires a dedicated GPU.