Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Xeon E5-2630L v2

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 / 8

6,606

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-2630L v2

6 / 12

6,640

+0.5%

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2630L v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

19154%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3616%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3213%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2482%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

100%

#476

EPYC 9745

MSRP: $12141|Avg: $10588

99%

#477

EPYC 7J13

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $150

99%

#478

EPYC 7702

MSRP: $6450|Avg: $2035

99%

#479

EPYC 7763

MSRP: $7890|Avg: $1513

99%

#480

EPYC 9734

MSRP: $9600|Avg: $6598

98%

#481

Xeon Platinum 8160M

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $350

98%

#482

Xeon 6724P

MSRP: $3622|Avg: $3622

97%

#840

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

100%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

100%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

100%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

100%

#852

Xeon E5-2407

MSRP: $250|Avg: $25

98%

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 PRO 2500U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E5-2630L v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2630L v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E5-2630L v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

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 PRO 2500U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2630L v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Xeon E5-2630L v2

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2630L v2

The Xeon E5-2630L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,640 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v2 — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 6,606 against the Xeon E5-2630L v2's 6,640 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2630L v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630L v2.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Xeon E5-2630L v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+29%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.4 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	15 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	6,606	6,640

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2630L v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.