Ryzen 7 3750H vs Xeon E3-1286 v3

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

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 84W, a 49W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E3-1286 v3

2014

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,879 vs 7,990).
❌140% higher power demand at 84W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Xeon E3-1286 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 84W, a 49W reduction.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,879 vs 7,990).
❌140% higher power demand at 84W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Xeon E3-1286 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E3-1286 v3 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, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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 1.4% better PassMark.

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 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. 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 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1286 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1286 v3
1080p
low	169 FPS	182 FPS
medium	150 FPS	142 FPS
high	120 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	149 FPS
medium	121 FPS	115 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	69 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 FPS	45 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 E3-1286 v3
1080p
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	179 FPS	197 FPS
high	164 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	197 FPS
medium	153 FPS	194 FPS
high	139 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	183 FPS
medium	115 FPS	159 FPS
high	92 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	112 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1286 v3
1080p
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1286 v3
1080p
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	197 FPS
medium	200 FPS	197 FPS
high	200 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	197 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1286 v3

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 E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E3-1286 v3 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1286 v3 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H is built on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Xeon E3-1286 v3's 7,879 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E3-1286 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+61%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)	—
PassMark	7,990+1%	7,879

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.