Ryzen 5 2600H vs Xeon E5-1650
Ryzen 5 2600H
Xeon E5-1650
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 5 2600H is positioned at rank 64 and the Xeon E5-1650 is on rank 371, so the Ryzen 5 2600H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1650
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600H | Xeon E5-1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2600H | Xeon E5-1650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2600H and Xeon E5-1650
Ryzen 5 2600H
The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-1650
The Xeon E5-1650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,056 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2600H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1650 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1650 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E5-1650 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600H uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1650 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600H scores 8,002 against the Xeon E5-1650's 8,056 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-1650. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600H | Xeon E5-1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12288 kB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 8,002 | 8,056 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2600H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1650 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600H | Xeon E5-1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 384 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 2600H) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-1650). Primary use case: Xeon E5-1650 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2600H | Xeon E5-1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
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