Xeon X7550 vs Ryzen 7 3750H
Xeon X7550
Ryzen 7 3750H
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 X7550 is positioned at rank #985 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 X7550
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (Zen+) (2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon X7550 | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 X7550 and Ryzen 7 3750H
Xeon X7550
The Xeon X7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 7 3750H
The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 50% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H is built on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB L3 Cache+350% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 12 nm-73% |
| Architecture | — | Picasso (Zen+) (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,873 | 7,990+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1567 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3750H). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.
| Feature | Xeon X7550 | Ryzen 7 3750H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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