Ryzen 7 5825C vs Xeon E5-2687W v3
Ryzen 7 5825C
Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($400) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($749) |
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 7 5825C and Xeon E5-2687W v3
Ryzen 7 5825C
The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2687W v3
The Xeon E5-2687W 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 3.1 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. Thermal design power (TDP): 160 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 14,538 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5825C packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5825C (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5825C uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5825C scores 14,561 against the Xeon E5-2687W v3's 14,538 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825C. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5825C vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+29% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+56% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 14,561 | 14,538 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,551 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,961 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 7,145 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 5825C uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2687W v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 5825C) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2687W v3). PCIe lanes: 8 (Ryzen 7 5825C) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2687W v3) — the Xeon E5-2687W v3 offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Ryzen 7 5825C) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2687W v3).
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 768 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 40+400% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v3). The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5825C launched at $400 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2687W v3 debuted at $2141. At current prices ($400 vs $749), the Ryzen 7 5825C is $349 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5825C delivers 36.4 pts/$ vs 19.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2687W v3 — making the Ryzen 7 5825C the 60.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5825C | Xeon E5-2687W v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-81% | $2141 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-47% | $749 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4+88% | 19.4 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2014 |
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