Ryzen 7 6800H
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Xeon E5-2698 v4

Ryzen 7 6800H vs Xeon E5-2698 v4

AMD

Ryzen 7 6800H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022
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Intel

Xeon E5-2698 v4

20 Cores40 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2698 v4

#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
125%
#39
Xeon E5-2698 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
98%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
77%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
66%
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 6800H (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 6800HXeon E5-2698 v4
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 6800HXeon E5-2698 v4
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 6800H and Xeon E5-2698 v4

AMD

Ryzen 7 6800H

The Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,932 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon E5-2698 v4

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 22,764 points. Launch price was $3,226.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 6800H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 6800H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 6800H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 6800H uses the Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 6800H scores 22,932 against the Xeon E5-2698 v4's 22,764 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 6800H. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 6800H vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2698 v4.

FeatureRyzen 7 6800HXeon E5-2698 v4
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+31%
3.6 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+45%
2.2 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)
50 MB+213%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
5 MB+900%
Process
6 nm-57%
14 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-H (Zen 3+) (2022)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
22,932
22,764
Cinebench R23 Multi
12,957
Geekbench 6 Single
1,845
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,861
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 6800H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 6800HXeon E5-2698 v4
Socket
FP7
LGA2011
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (SVM) (Ryzen 7 6800H) / not specified (Xeon E5-2698 v4). The Ryzen 7 6800H includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 6800H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 6800H rivals Core i7-12700H.

FeatureRyzen 7 6800HXeon E5-2698 v4
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V (SVM)
Target Use
Gaming