Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Xeon E5-2663 V3

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Xeon E5-2663 V3 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

6 / 12

11,875

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2663 V3

10 / 20

11,777

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Xeon E5-2663 V3 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Xeon E5-2663 V3: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2663 V3 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2663 V3, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $219 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2663 V3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2663 V3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.7% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (11,777 vs 11,875).
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 better than Xeon E5-2663 V3?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-2663 V3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is the better buy right now. Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $219 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.8% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon E5-2663 V3 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (54.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2014) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 10/20. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs Xeon E5-2663 V3 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 11,875 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2663 V3

The Xeon E5-2663 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 11,777 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2663 V3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2663 V3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2663 V3 — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2663 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 scores 11,875 against the Xeon E5-2663 V3's 11,777 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2663 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 1600	Xeon E5-2663 V3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	10 / 20+67%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+14%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+56%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	11,875	11,777

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2663 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.