Ryzen 7 5700U
VS
Xeon E5-4667 v3

Ryzen 7 5700U vs Xeon E5-4667 v3

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

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.

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 7 5700U

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
119%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
111%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
101%
#38
Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
96%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4667 v3

#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
155%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
121%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
105%
#55
Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
MSRP: $229|Avg: $192
100%
#56
Xeon E5-4667 v3
MSRP: $128|Avg: $128
100%
#59
Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
MSRP: $409|Avg: $450
95%
#60
Xeon Platinum 8571N
MSRP: $599|Avg: $418
95%
#61
Xeon Platinum 8270
MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A
95%
#62
EPYC 4464P
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
91%
#63
EPYC 4345P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
91%
#64
EPYC 4344P
MSRP: $329|Avg: $314
89%
#65
EPYC 4364P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $334
85%
#66
EPYC 4585PX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $826
84%
#67
EPYC 4545P
MSRP: $549|Avg: $595
82%
#71
Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
MSRP: $400|Avg: $343
72%
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 7 5700U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 5700UXeon E5-4667 v3
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($128)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 5700UXeon E5-4667 v3
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($128)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700U and Xeon E5-4667 v3

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon E5-4667 v3

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 40 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: 15,397 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 5700U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 — a 38.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700U scores 15,511 against the Xeon E5-4667 v3's 15,397 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon E5-4667 v3
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz+48%
2.9 GHz
Base Clock
1.8 GHz
2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
40 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
7 nm-68%
22 nm
Architecture
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
15,511
15,397
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,600
Geekbench 6 Single
1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,000
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon E5-4667 v3
Socket
FP6
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U) / not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v3). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.

FeatureRyzen 7 5700UXeon E5-4667 v3
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop