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Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon E5-2640 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600E | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600E | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 2600E and Xeon E5-2640 v4
Ryzen 5 2600E
The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2640 v4
The Xeon E5-2640 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 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,470 points. Launch price was $939.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2600E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Xeon E5-2640 v4's 12,470 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2640 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2640 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600E | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 20+67% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+29% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB+400% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,346 | 12,470+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600E | Xeon E5-2640 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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