Ryzen 5 2600 vs Xeon E5-2675 V3
Ryzen 5 2600
Xeon E5-2675 V3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2675 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+45%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
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 2600 and Xeon E5-2675 V3
Ryzen 5 2600
The Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,145 points. Launch price was $199.
Xeon E5-2675 V3
The Xeon E5-2675 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,180 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2675 V3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600 versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2675 V3 — a 51.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600 uses the Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600 scores 13,145 against the Xeon E5-2675 V3's 13,180 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E5-2675 V3. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600 vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2675 V3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+70% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 40 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 13,145 | 13,180 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,344 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,163 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,893 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 5 2600) / not specified (Xeon E5-2675 V3). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600 targets General Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600 rivals Core i5-9400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | General Productivity | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 2600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2675 V3 debuted at $1800. At current prices ($145 vs $100), the Xeon E5-2675 V3 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2600 delivers 90.7 pts/$ vs 131.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2675 V3 — making the Xeon E5-2675 V3 the 37% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600 | Xeon E5-2675 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-89% | $1800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $145 | $100-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.7 | 131.8+45% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2014 |
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