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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 8500G vs Xeon E3-1220 v3

The Ryzen 5 8500G is much faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 108% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 9 months newer
  • Up to 13% cheaper$140.00 vs $203
  • Up to 136% better value for money
  • Up to 13% more expensive$203 vs $140.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 37 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G has a 13% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G boosts 43% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 15W less power.

AM5
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LGA1150
Phoenix2
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Haswell-WS
Mobile
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Server/Workstation
Radeon 740M
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No Integrated Graphics
5200 MHz (DDR5)
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 119% faster than the Xeon E3-1220 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 68/100 vs 31/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
119% 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 8500G or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 68/100 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 8500G and Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 68/100, Xeon E3-1220 v3 scores 31/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Xeon E3-1220 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 8500G or Xeon E3-1220 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 68/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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