Ryzen 5 4600U vs Xeon E5-4627 v4

Ryzen 5 4600U

6 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 Cores10 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 4600U

6 / 12

13,043

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 / 10

12,969

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4627 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

40043%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7561%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6717%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5189%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

74%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

72%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

100%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

98%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

91%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

90%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

88%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

88%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

87%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

86%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

75%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

75%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 4600U (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600U	Xeon E5-4627 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4600U	Xeon E5-4627 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 4600U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4627 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4600U and Xeon E5-4627 v4

Ryzen 5 4600U

The Ryzen 5 4600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,043 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4600U 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 4600U versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 4600U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600U scores 13,043 against the Xeon E5-4627 v4's 12,969 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 4600U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600U vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4600U	Xeon E5-4627 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 10+67%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	25 MB+213%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2.5 MB+400%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	13,043	12,969
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,105
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,936

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4600U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.