Ryzen 5 7600X vs Xeon E5-2687W v2
Ryzen 5 7600X
Xeon E5-2687W v2
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($62) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($62) |
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 7600X and Xeon E5-2687W v2
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.
Xeon E5-2687W v2
The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — a 28% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Xeon E5-2687W v2's 12,301 — a 78.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+32% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+38% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+60% | 20 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+2300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-77% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 28,325+130% | 12,301 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v2). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 debuted at $2112. At current prices ($178 vs $62), the Xeon E5-2687W v2 is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 7600X delivers 159.1 pts/$ vs 198.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — making the Xeon E5-2687W v2 the 22% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299-86% | $2112 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $178 | $62-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 159.1 | 198.4+25% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2013 |
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