Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS vs Xeon E5-2698 v4

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

8 / 16

22,781

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2698 v4

20 / 40

22,764

0.0%

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 PRO 6950HS

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

104%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

100%

#154

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

98%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

96%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

96%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

92%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2698 v4

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

125%

#39

Xeon E5-2698 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

98%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

77%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

66%

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 PRO 6950HS (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Xeon E5-2698 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Xeon E5-2698 v4
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.

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2698 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS and Xeon E5-2698 v4

Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,781 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2698 v4

The Xeon E5-2698 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 22,764 points. Launch price was $3,226.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS scores 22,781 against the Xeon E5-2698 v4's 22,764 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2698 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Xeon E5-2698 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+36%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+50%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	50 MB+213%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	5 MB+900%
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	22,781	22,764
Cinebench R23 Multi	14,670	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,903	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,609	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS	Xeon E5-2698 v4
Socket	FP7	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS) / not specified (Xeon E5-2698 v4). The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS targets Mobile.