Ryzen 3 4100 vs Xeon E5-2628L v4

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2628L v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2628L v4, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2628L v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2628L v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+274.8% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Xeon E5-2628L v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+274.8% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2628L v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,079).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2628L v4, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2628L v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2628L v4 better than Ryzen 3 4100?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2628L v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 4100 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2628L v4 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2628L v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 274.8% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E5-2628L v4 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 4100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E5-2628L v4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4100 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 4100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2016). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 3 4100 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2628L v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E5-2628L v4
1080p
low	182 FPS	161 FPS
medium	145 FPS	139 FPS
high	118 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	135 FPS
medium	122 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	63 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E5-2628L v4
1080p
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	235 FPS	277 FPS
high	204 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	277 FPS
medium	203 FPS	259 FPS
high	177 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	183 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	183 FPS
medium	164 FPS	167 FPS
high	132 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E5-2628L v4
1080p
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	235 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E5-2628L v4
1080p
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	277 FPS
medium	277 FPS	277 FPS
high	277 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	277 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4100 and Xeon E5-2628L v4

Ryzen 3 4100

The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2628L v4

The Xeon E5-2628L v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 11,079 points. Launch price was $1,364.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 4100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2628L v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 1.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2628L v4 — a 71.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4100. The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2628L v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Xeon E5-2628L v4's 11,079 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2628L v4. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2628L v4.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E5-2628L v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+111%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8.00391 MB (total)	30 MB+275%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3 MB+500%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	11,062	11,079