Ryzen 9 5900HS vs Xeon E5-2696 V3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 5900HS

8 / 16

21,214

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2696 V3

18 / 36

21,435

+1.0%

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 9 5900HS

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

107%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

103%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

101%

#123

Ryzen 9 5900HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2696 V3

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

14%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

13%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

13%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

12%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

146%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

130%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

101%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

100%

#17

Xeon E5-2696 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

91%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

91%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

88%

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 9 5900HS (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Xeon E5-2696 V3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Xeon E5-2696 V3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 9 5900HS and Xeon E5-2696 V3

Ryzen 9 5900HS

The Ryzen 9 5900HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,214 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2696 V3

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 21,435 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 5900HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2696 V3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2696 V3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5900HS versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2696 V3 — a 19% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 5900HS (base: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 9 5900HS uses the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2696 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 5900HS scores 21,214 against the Xeon E5-2696 V3's 21,435 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2696 V3. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5900HS vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2696 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 9 5900HS	Xeon E5-2696 V3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+21%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+30%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	45 MB (total)+181%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	21,214	21,435+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 5900HS uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2696 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.