Ryzen 5 1600X vs Xeon E5-4627 v4
Ryzen 5 1600X
Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($144) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+39%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($144) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1600X and Xeon E5-4627 v4
Ryzen 5 1600X
The Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,014 points. Launch price was $249.
Xeon E5-4627 v4
The Xeon E5-4627 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 1600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 10 cores / 10 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600X versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1600X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1600X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1600X scores 13,014 against the Xeon E5-4627 v4's 12,969 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,000 vs 1,105, a 10% lead for the Xeon E5-4627 v4 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,500 vs 8,936 (66% advantage for the Xeon E5-4627 v4). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600X vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 10+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB+400% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,014 | 12,969 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 7,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | 1,105+11% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,500 | 8,936+99% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4627 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 184% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 5 1600X) vs 4 (Xeon E5-4627 v4). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 1600X) vs 40 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 1600X) and C610 (Xeon E5-4627 v4).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 1536 GB+2300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1600X) vs Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1600X targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1600X rivals Core i5-7600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1600X launched at $249 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 debuted at $2500. At current prices ($144 vs $200), the Ryzen 5 1600X is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1600X delivers 90.4 pts/$ vs 64.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — making the Ryzen 5 1600X the 32.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600X | Xeon E5-4627 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-90% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $144-28% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.4+40% | 64.8 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
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