Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Xeon E5-4640

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 / 8

6,978

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-4640

8 / 16

7,012

+0.5%

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 E5-4640

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

80865%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

15268%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

13565%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

10479%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

97%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

93%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

92%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

92%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

87%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

79%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

72%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

72%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

59%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

54%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

52%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

51%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

48%

#1030

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

26%

#1031

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

26%

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 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E5-4640
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4640 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E5-4640
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($2,725)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Xeon E5-4640

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-4640

The Xeon E5-4640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $2,730.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4640 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4640 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4640 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4640 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Xeon E5-4640's 7,012 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-4640. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4640.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Xeon E5-4640
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+36%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	6,978	7,012

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4640 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.