Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs Xeon E5-2689 v4
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Xeon E5-2689 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2689 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($100) |
Performance Check
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 2700X and Xeon E5-2689 v4
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 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 3.6 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): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E5-2689 v4
The Xeon E5-2689 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,084 points. Launch price was $2,723.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 v4 — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X scores 16,959 against the Xeon E5-2689 v4's 17,084 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2689 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2689 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 10 / 20+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+8% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+16% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 25 MB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2.5 MB+400% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 16,959 | 17,084 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,255 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,243 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X) / not specified (Xeon E5-2689 v4). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X launched at $329 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2689 v4 debuted at $2723. At current prices ($150 vs $100), the Xeon E5-2689 v4 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X delivers 113.1 pts/$ vs 170.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2689 v4 — making the Xeon E5-2689 v4 the 40.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X | Xeon E5-2689 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329-88% | $2723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.1 | 170.8+51% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2016 |
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