CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Xeon E5-2650 v4
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 PRO 2600 and Xeon E5-2650 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2650 v4
The Xeon E5-2650 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,290 points. Launch price was $1,166.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2650 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650 v4 — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 13,330 against the Xeon E5-2650 v4's 13,290 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+34% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+55% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 30 MB (total)+88% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Broadwell-EP (2016) |
| PassMark | 13,330 | 13,290 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2600) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2650 v4). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2650 v4 targets Server.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Server |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 launched at $199 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2650 v4 debuted at $1166. At current prices ($90 vs $45), the Xeon E5-2650 v4 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 delivers 148.1 pts/$ vs 295.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2650 v4 — making the Xeon E5-2650 v4 the 66.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Xeon E5-2650 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-83% | $1166 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | $45-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 148.1 | 295.3+99% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2016 |
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