Ryzen 5 7600X
VS
Xeon E-2288G

Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon E-2288G

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Xeon E-2288G

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 5 GHz2019

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.

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 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2288G

#106
Xeon Gold 6143
MSRP: $342|Avg: $342
104%
#115
Xeon W-1370
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
102%
#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
100%
#120
Xeon E-2288G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
95%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2288G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon E-2288G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 7600X ($178), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($178 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 5 7600XXeon E-2288G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600X and Xeon E-2288G

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon E-2288G

The Xeon E-2288G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 17,465 points. Launch price was $539.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E-2288G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E-2288G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2288G — a 5.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon E-2288G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Xeon E-2288G's 17,465 — a 47.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 16 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2288G.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon E-2288G
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock
5.3 GHz+6%
5 GHz
Base Clock
4.7 GHz+27%
3.7 GHz
L3 Cache
32 MB (total)+100%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
6 MB+2300%
256 kB (per core)
Process
5 nm, 6 nm-64%
14 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark
28,325+62%
17,465
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E-2288G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon E-2288G
Socket
AM5
LGA1151
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Xeon E-2288G). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E-2288G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

FeatureRyzen 5 7600XXeon E-2288G
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming