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Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon E5-2640 v3
The Ryzen 5 3500X is quite a bit faster than the Xeon E5-2640 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Ryzen 5 3500X34% Score
- Up to 37% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 5 years and 1 month newer
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3500X has a 38% higher base clock.
AM4
Sockethelp
LGA2011-3Matisse
Codenamehelp
Haswell-EPDesktop
Segmenthelp
Server/WorkstationNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
1866 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 21% faster than the Xeon E5-2640 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
21% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 3500X and Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100, Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 28/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2640 v3 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2640 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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