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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2136 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Xeon E-2136 is same performance as the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $289
  • Is 1 year and 3 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Xeon E-2136 ranks 14 points higher.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2136 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2136 boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 15W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA1151
Sockethelp
AM4
Coffee Lake-S WS
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
UHD Graphics P630
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2666 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2136 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Xeon E-2136 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E-2136 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E-2136 scores 48/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E-2136 or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 Xeon E-2136 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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