Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Xeon E5-4667 v4
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Xeon E5-4667 v4
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 5600GT
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4667 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600GT | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5600GT | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5600GT and Xeon E5-4667 v4
Ryzen 5 5600GT
The Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $140.
Xeon E5-4667 v4
The Xeon E5-4667 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,319 points. Launch price was $5,729.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5600GT packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600GT versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v4 — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600GT (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20,312 against the Xeon E5-4667 v4's 20,319 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-4667 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600GT vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-4667 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 18 / 36+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz+53% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+64% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 45 MB+181% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4.5 MB+800% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 20,312 | 20,319 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,300 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600GT) / not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v4). The Ryzen 5 5600GT includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 7), while the Xeon E5-4667 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600GT targets Budget Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5600GT | Xeon E5-4667 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Gaming/Desktop | — |
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