Ryzen 5 5600X vs Xeon E5-2658 v4

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Xeon E5-2658 v4

14 Cores28 Thrd105 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 / 12

21,845

+51.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2658 v4

14 / 28

14,434

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 E5-2658 v4

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

166%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

166%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

165%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

165%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

164%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

164%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

163%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

161%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

160%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

159%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

159%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

158%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

158%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

157%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

157%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

157%

#210

Xeon E5-2658 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

156%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

155%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

154%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

154%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

154%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

152%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

152%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

152%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

150%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

150%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

150%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

149%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

149%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

149%

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 E5-2658 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2658 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2658 v4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-2658 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5600X and Xeon E5-2658 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 E5-2658 v4

The Xeon E5-2658 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 14,434 points. Launch price was $1,832.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2658 v4 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2658 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2658 v4 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X. The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2658 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5600X scores 21,845 against the Xeon E5-2658 v4's 14,434 — a 40.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X vs 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2658 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2658 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 28+133%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+100%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	32 MB	35 MB+9%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3.5 MB+600%
Process	7 nm, 12 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	21,845+51%	14,434

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5600X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2658 v4 uses FCLGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5600X	Xeon E5-2658 v4
Socket	AM4	FCLGA2011-3
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	—