CPU
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Xeon L5506
Ryzen 3 3250U
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 L5506 is positioned at rank 645 and the Ryzen 3 3250U is on rank 983, so the Xeon L5506 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L5506
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3250U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gainestown (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon L5506 | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ 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 L5506 and Ryzen 3 3250U
Xeon L5506
The Xeon L5506 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 March 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,706 points. Launch price was $125.
Ryzen 3 3250U
The Ryzen 3 3250U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,718 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon L5506 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3250U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon L5506 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.13 GHz on the Xeon L5506 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3250U — a 185.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3250U (base: 2.13 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Xeon L5506 uses the Gainestown (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon L5506 scores 3,706 against the Ryzen 3 3250U's 3,718 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 3250U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.13 GHz | 3.5 GHz+2592% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | 2.6 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Gainestown (2009−2010) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 3,706 | 3,718 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon L5506 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 3250U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon L5506 | Ryzen 3 3250U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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