Ryzen 7 3750H vs Xeon E3-1230 V5

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 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E3-1230 V5

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Xeon E3-1230 V5

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 80W, a 45W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,009).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 80W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Xeon E3-1230 V5?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1230 V5 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 3750H 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 E3-1230 V5 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% 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?

Ryzen 7 3750H still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 7 3750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2015). 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 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1230 V5 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1230 V5
1080p
low	169 FPS	173 FPS
medium	150 FPS	137 FPS
high	120 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	148 FPS
medium	121 FPS	117 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	61 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1230 V5
1080p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	179 FPS	178 FPS
high	164 FPS	161 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	180 FPS
medium	153 FPS	155 FPS
high	139 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	142 FPS
medium	115 FPS	125 FPS
high	92 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	76 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1230 V5
1080p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1230 V5
1080p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	200 FPS
medium	200 FPS	200 FPS
high	200 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	200 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1230 V5

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.

Xeon E3-1230 V5

The Xeon E3-1230 V5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 8,009 points. Launch price was $261.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1230 V5 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1230 V5 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses Skylake-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Xeon E3-1230 V5's 8,009 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1230 V5. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1230 V5.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1230 V5
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)	Skylake-DT (2015)
PassMark	7,990	8,009

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1230 V5 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.