Ryzen 7 3750H vs Xeon E5-2660

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: +9.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,067).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2660, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2660

2012

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Xeon E5-2660

2012

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,067).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2660, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3750H across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $1,329 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3750H better than Xeon E5-2660?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2660 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 E5-2660 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 3750H is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-2660 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3750H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $1,329 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2660 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2660 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (6.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2012). 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 E5-2660 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E5-2660
1080p
low	169 FPS	156 FPS
medium	150 FPS	135 FPS
high	120 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	132 FPS
medium	121 FPS	111 FPS
high	95 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	62 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	48 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 7 3750H	Xeon E5-2660
1080p
low	200 FPS	188 FPS
medium	179 FPS	170 FPS
high	164 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	162 FPS
medium	153 FPS	149 FPS
high	139 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	106 FPS
medium	115 FPS	97 FPS
high	92 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E5-2660
1080p
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E5-2660
1080p
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS
4K
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	200 FPS	202 FPS
high	200 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	202 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3750H and Xeon E5-2660

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 E5-2660

The Xeon E5-2660 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,067 points. Launch price was $85.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 3750H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2660 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2660 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2660 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3750H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2660 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3750H scores 7,990 against the Xeon E5-2660's 8,067 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2660. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2660.

Feature	Ryzen 7 3750H	Xeon E5-2660
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+5%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-63%	32 nm
Architecture	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	7,990	8,067

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 3750H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2660 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.