Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 vs Xeon E5-2678 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

8 / 16

14,699

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2678 v3

12 / 24

14,653

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 7 PRO 1700

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

107%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

107%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

106%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

105%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

104%

#232

EPYC 7282

MSRP: $650|Avg: $199

104%

#233

Xeon w5-2545

MSRP: $889|Avg: $1100

103%

#234

Xeon W-1250P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

103%

#237

Xeon w3-2535

MSRP: $739|Avg: $800

101%

#239

EPYC 7313P

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

101%

#240

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $60

100%

#241

Xeon w5-2555X

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145

100%

#242

Xeon E-2246G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $268

100%

#244

Xeon w3-2423

MSRP: $359|Avg: $300

98%

#245

EPYC 8434P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137

98%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

95%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

95%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

95%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

95%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

94%

#253

Xeon W-2150B

MSRP: $499|Avg: $400

92%

#255

Xeon 6517P

MSRP: $1195|Avg: $1195

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2678 v3

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

101%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

101%

#174

Xeon E5-2678 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

99%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

98%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

98%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

96%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

96%

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 PRO 1700 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700	Xeon E5-2678 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2678 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700	Xeon E5-2678 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 7 PRO 1700 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2678 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 and Xeon E5-2678 v3

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,699 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2678 v3

The Xeon E5-2678 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB. L2 cache: 3072 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,653 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2678 v3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2678 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2678 v3 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2678 v3 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 scores 14,699 against the Xeon E5-2678 v3's 14,653 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 vs 30 MB on the Xeon E5-2678 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 1700	Xeon E5-2678 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	12 / 24+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+12%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+20%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	30 MB+88%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3072 kB+500%
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	14,699	14,653

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 1700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2678 v3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.