Ryzen 5 5500 vs Xeon E3-1285 v4

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E3-1285 v4
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
4.93
Ryzen 5 5500
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.26
+149%

Ryzen 5 5500 outperforms Xeon E3-1285 v4 by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1229626
Place by popularitynot in top-1001
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.96
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.8917.78
Architecture codenameBroadwell-DT (2015)Cezanne (2021−2024)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size160 mm2180 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million10,700 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM128 MBno data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro P6300no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units48no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 4.93
Ryzen 5 5500 12.26
+149%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E3-1285 v4 7808
Ryzen 5 5500 19397
+148%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.93 12.26
Recency 2 June 2015 4 April 2022
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 148.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E3-1285 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E3-1285 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E3-1285 v4 and Ryzen 5 5500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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