Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon E5-2643 v4

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Xeon E5-2643 v4

6 Cores12 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+98.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2643 v4

6 / 12

11,024

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 Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29271%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4910%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3793%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

86%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

99%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

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 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+715%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($135)	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)

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 5600X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2643 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon E5-2643 v4

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2643 v4

The Xeon E5-2643 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,024 points. Launch price was $1,552.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon E5-2643 v4 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon E5-2643 v4's 11,024 — a 65.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2643 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+24%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+9%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	32 MB+60%	20 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1.5 MB+200%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	21,845+98%	11,024

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Socket	AM4	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X) / not specified (Xeon E5-2643 v4). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2643 v4
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 5600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 debuted at $1552. At current prices ($135 vs $555), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $420 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 5600X delivers 161.8 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 156.3% better value option.