Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Xeon E5-2428L

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2428L
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 60 Watt
5.35
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
21.57
+303%

Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms Xeon E5-2428L by a whopping 303% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1177249
Place by popularitynot in top-10012
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data38.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency8.4317.00
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EN (2012)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date14 May 2012 (12 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$449

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed1.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data162 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache15360 KB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size294 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1,270 million6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 configuration21
Socket1356AM5
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, BMI1, BMI2, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 E5-2428L 5.35
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 21.57
+303%

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 E5-2428L 8500
Ryzen 7 7800X3D 34268
+303%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.35 21.57
Recency 14 May 2012 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 120 Watt

Xeon E5-2428L has 100% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D, on the other hand, has a 303.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2428L in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2428L is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2428L and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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