Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Xeon E5-4620 v2

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

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-4620 v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4620 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,424 vs 9,493).
❌Launch MSRP is still $273 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Xeon E5-4620 v2

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 95W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-4620 v2 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4620 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,424 vs 9,493).
❌Launch MSRP is still $273 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌533.3% higher power demand at 95W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U better than Xeon E5-4620 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4620 v2 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-4620 v2 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $273 MSRP, and it gives you 0.7% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-4620 v2 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 6.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon E5-4620 v2 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (34.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 E5-4620 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	172 FPS	169 FPS
medium	141 FPS	134 FPS
high	112 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	138 FPS
medium	120 FPS	108 FPS
high	94 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	65 FPS
medium	60 FPS	55 FPS
high	47 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	221 FPS	236 FPS
high	194 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	199 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	236 FPS
medium	187 FPS	236 FPS
high	165 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	175 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	185 FPS
medium	144 FPS	166 FPS
high	115 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	112 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	236 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
1080p
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	236 FPS
medium	237 FPS	236 FPS
high	237 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	236 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E5-4620 v2

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 E5-4620 v2

The Xeon E5-4620 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 9,424 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 v2 — a 20.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is built on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon E5-4620 v2's 9,424 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4620 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E5-4620 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+23%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+400%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	—
PassMark	9,493	9,424

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4620 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.