Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Xeon E5-4660 v4

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

8 / 16

15,342

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-4660 v4

16 / 32

15,375

+0.2%

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 2700

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1219%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1152%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

836%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

252%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

200%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

175%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

100%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

99%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

90%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

90%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

89%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

86%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

85%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

85%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

84%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

82%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

81%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

80%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

79%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

79%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

76%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4660 v4

#143

Xeon W-1350P

MSRP: $311|Avg: $250

103%

#145

Xeon 6511P

MSRP: $815|Avg: $815

102%

#152

Xeon E5-4660 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

100%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

99%

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 2700 (2018) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4660 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
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 2700 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4660 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon E5-4660 v4

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

The Xeon E5-4660 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 — a 31% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Xeon E5-4660 v4's 15,375 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+37%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	40 MB+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	15,342	15,375

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.