Xeon X5660 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

Xeon X5660

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5660

6 / 12

5,979

+0.4%

5,955

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

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 X5660 is positioned at rank #990 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 X5660

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

42413%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8008%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7115%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5496%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

78%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

77%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

100%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

98%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

97%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

96%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

96%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

93%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

93%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

92%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

91%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

79%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

79%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

79%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

76%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

76%

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

Insight	Xeon X5660	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5660 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5660	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+894%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($99)

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 X5660 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5660 and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

Xeon X5660

The Xeon X5660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,979 points. Launch price was $33.

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5660 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5660 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5660 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X5660 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5660 scores 5,979 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE's 5,955 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5660. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5660 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE.

Feature	Xeon X5660	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz+12%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.2 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,979	5,955

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5660 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5660	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Socket	LGA1366	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5660) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE). Primary use case: Xeon X5660 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5660 rivals Core i7-980X.