Ryzen 5 8500G vs Xeon E5-2697A v4
Ryzen 5 8500G
Xeon E5-2697A v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8500G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2697A v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($121) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($121) |
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 8500G and Xeon E5-2697A v4
Ryzen 5 8500G
The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.
Xeon E5-2697A v4
The Xeon E5-2697A 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,621 points. Launch price was $2,891.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 8500G packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2697A v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2697A v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697A v4 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2697A v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 8500G scores 21,481 against the Xeon E5-2697A v4's 21,621 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2697A v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2697A v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 32+167% |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+39% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+35% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 40 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 21,481 | 21,621 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,310 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 8500G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2697A v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 14 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G) / not specified (Xeon E5-2697A v4). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-2697A v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 740M | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | General Use | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 8500G launched at $179 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2697A v4 debuted at $2891. At current prices ($150 vs $121), the Xeon E5-2697A v4 is $29 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 8500G delivers 143.2 pts/$ vs 178.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2697A v4 — making the Xeon E5-2697A v4 the 22% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 8500G | Xeon E5-2697A v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-94% | $2891 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $121-19% |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.2 | 178.7+25% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2016 |
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