Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U vs Xeon E5-4669 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

6 / 12

17,466

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-4669 v3

18 / 36

17,430

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.

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 Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#72

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4669 v3

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#123

Xeon E5-4669 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

96%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

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 7540U (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 7540U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4669 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U and Xeon E5-4669 v3

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4669 v3

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,430 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 — a 51.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U scores 17,466 against the Xeon E5-4669 v3's 17,430 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4669 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	18 / 36+200%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+69%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	45 MB (total)+181%
L2 Cache	6 MB+2300%	256K (per core)
Process	4 nm-82%	22 nm
Architecture	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	17,466	17,430

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses the FP7/FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Socket	FP7/FP8	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U) / not specified (Xeon E5-4669 v3). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.