Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
VS
Xeon Silver 4210R

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Xeon Silver 4210R

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Xeon Silver 4210R

10 Cores20 Thrd100 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2020

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 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 Silver 4210R

#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
104%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
104%
#153
EPYC 7303P
MSRP: $594|Avg: $594
101%
#155
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $999
100%
#156
Xeon Silver 4210R
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#169
Xeon E-2356G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $544
98%
#171
Xeon W-2140B
MSRP: $294|Avg: $99
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon Silver 4210R is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700Xeon Silver 4210R
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+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 ($60), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($60 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightRyzen 7 PRO 2700Xeon Silver 4210R
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon Silver 4210R

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon Silver 4210R

The Xeon Silver 4210R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,188 points. Launch price was $511.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4210R offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4210R has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4210R — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4210R uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Xeon Silver 4210R's 15,188 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4210R.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700Xeon Silver 4210R
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
10 / 20+25%
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz+28%
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+33%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+16%
13.75 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
10 MB+1900%
Process
12 nm-14%
14 nm
Architecture
Zen+ (2018−2019)
Cascade Lake (2019−2020)
PassMark
15,342+1%
15,188
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4210R uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700Xeon Silver 4210R
Socket
AM4
LGA3647
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
2400
Max RAM Capacity
1024
RAM Channels
6
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
48
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4210R). Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4210R rivals EPYC 7302P.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 2700Xeon Silver 4210R
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d