Xeon X5690 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Xeon X5690
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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 X5690 is positioned at rank 514 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is on rank 168, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5690
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+130%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($110) |
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 X5690 and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Xeon X5690
The Xeon X5690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.46 GHz, with boost up to 3.73 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,031 points. Launch price was $205.
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X5690 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5690 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.73 GHz on the Xeon X5690 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — a 6.4% clock advantage for the Xeon X5690 (base: 3.46 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X5690 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5690 scores 7,031 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5690 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.73 GHz+7% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.46 GHz+8% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12288 kB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Westmere-EP (2010−2011) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,031 | 7,106+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X5690 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 3 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5690) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300). Primary use case: Xeon X5690 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5690 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon X5690 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 debuted at $110.
| Feature | Xeon X5690 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $110-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | — |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2017 |
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