Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon E5-2675 V3

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 3500X

6 Cores6 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

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Xeon E5-2675 V3

16 Cores32 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2014

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3500X

6 / 6

13,165

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2675 V3

16 / 32

13,180

+0.1%

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.

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 5 3500X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,645 less on MSRP ($155 MSRP vs $1,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1060.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 84.9 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($155 MSRP vs $1,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 110W, a 45W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,165 vs 13,180).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2675 V3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-2675 V3

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3500X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 84.9 PassMark/$ ($1,800 MSRP vs $155 MSRP).
❌69.2% higher power demand at 110W vs 65W.

Ryzen 5 3500X

2019

Xeon E5-2675 V3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $1,645 less on MSRP ($155 MSRP vs $1,800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1060.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 84.9 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($155 MSRP vs $1,800 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 110W, a 45W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 32 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,165 vs 13,180).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (32 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2675 V3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3500X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 84.9 PassMark/$ ($1,800 MSRP vs $155 MSRP).
❌69.2% higher power demand at 110W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3500X better than Xeon E5-2675 V3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2675 V3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 3500X 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, Xeon E5-2675 V3 is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 32 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 3500X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3500X is $1,645 cheaper on MSRP at $155 MSRP versus $1,800 MSRP, and it gives you a 18.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2675 V3 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.1% better PassMark. It is also 1060.0% better value on MSRP (84.9 vs 7.3 PassMark/$), 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 5 3500X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014). 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 5 3500X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2675 V3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
1080p
low	197 FPS	175 FPS
medium	159 FPS	151 FPS
high	133 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	154 FPS	147 FPS
medium	119 FPS	123 FPS
high	96 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	68 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
1080p
low	329 FPS	212 FPS
medium	329 FPS	193 FPS
high	327 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	294 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	183 FPS
medium	329 FPS	166 FPS
high	298 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	115 FPS
medium	249 FPS	106 FPS
high	221 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
1080p
low	329 FPS	330 FPS
medium	329 FPS	330 FPS
high	329 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	330 FPS
medium	329 FPS	330 FPS
high	329 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	330 FPS
medium	243 FPS	330 FPS
high	204 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
1080p
low	329 FPS	330 FPS
medium	329 FPS	330 FPS
high	329 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	329 FPS	330 FPS
medium	329 FPS	330 FPS
high	329 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	329 FPS	330 FPS
medium	329 FPS	330 FPS
high	329 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	330 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3500X and Xeon E5-2675 V3

Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,165 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2675 V3

The Xeon E5-2675 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,180 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 3500X packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2675 V3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500X versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 — a 56.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3500X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3500X uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3500X scores 13,165 against the Xeon E5-2675 V3's 13,180 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2675 V3. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500X vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2675 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
Cores / Threads	6 / 6	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+78%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+100%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB (total)	40 MB (total)+25%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Matisse (2019−2020)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	13,165	13,180

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3500X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3500X	Xeon E5-2675 V3
Socket	AM4	LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3500X launched at $155 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 debuted at $1800. On MSRP ($155 vs $1800), the Ryzen 5 3500X is $1645 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3500X delivers 84.9 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2675 V3 — making the Ryzen 5 3500X the 168.3% better value option.