Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Xeon E3-1285 v6

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 PRO 4450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 79W, a 64W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E3-1285 v6 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,502).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E3-1285 v6

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $450 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌426.7% higher power demand at 79W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Xeon E3-1285 v6

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 79W, a 64W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E3-1285 v6 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,502).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $450 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌426.7% higher power demand at 79W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E3-1285 v6 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1285 v6 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 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 E3-1285 v6 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E3-1285 v6 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Xeon E3-1285 v6 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E3-1285 v6 is at an unclear MSRP at $450 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (21.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017). 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 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1285 v6 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E3-1285 v6
1080p
low	172 FPS	219 FPS
medium	141 FPS	183 FPS
high	112 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	187 FPS
medium	120 FPS	153 FPS
high	94 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	87 FPS
medium	60 FPS	77 FPS
high	47 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E3-1285 v6
1080p
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	221 FPS	238 FPS
high	194 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	207 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	238 FPS
medium	187 FPS	238 FPS
high	165 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	214 FPS
medium	144 FPS	186 FPS
high	115 FPS	159 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	129 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E3-1285 v6
1080p
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	238 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E3-1285 v6
1080p
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	238 FPS
medium	237 FPS	238 FPS
high	237 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E3-1285 v6

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1285 v6

The Xeon E3-1285 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-DT (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 79 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,502 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E3-1285 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v6 — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1285 v6 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses Kaby Lake-DT (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon E3-1285 v6's 9,502 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E3-1285 v6. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v6.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E3-1285 v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+71%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	Kaby Lake-DT (2017)
PassMark	9,493	9,502

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1285 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.