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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-1650 v3 vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Xeon E5-1650 v3 is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

203FPS

208FPS

519FPS

565FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E5-1650 v3

207FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

241FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E5-1650 v3

219FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

225FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E5-1650 v3

584FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

612FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E5-1650 v3

611FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

641FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon E5-1650 v3

186FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon E5-1650 v3

233FPS

Ryzen 5 3500X

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Xeon E5-1650 v3

37%

Ryzen 5 3500X

33%

Xeon E5-1650 v3 ranks 4 points higher.

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Xeon E5-1650 v3 has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-1650 v3

15 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X

32 MB

Ryzen 5 3500X has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E5-1650 v3

3.5 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 3% higher base clock.

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Xeon E5-1650 v3

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X

4.1 GHz

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 8% higher.

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Xeon E5-1650 v3

140W

Ryzen 5 3500X

65W

Ryzen 5 3500X draws 75W less power.

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Xeon E5-1650 v3

Ryzen 5 3500X

$100.00

Xeon E5-1650 v3Ryzen 5 3500X

LGA2011-3

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AM4

Haswell-EP

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Matisse

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1650 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 12% faster than the Xeon E5-1650 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 37/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Xeon E5-1650 v3?expand_more

12% 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, Xeon E5-1650 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?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 33/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-1650 v3 and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E5-1650 v3 scores 37/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E5-1650 v3 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 E5-1650 v3 or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more

The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.