Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Xeon E5-2699 v4
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 AI Max PRO 380 and Xeon E5-2699 v4
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Processing Power
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Strix Halo (2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 24,613 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 22 / 44+267% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+36% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+64% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 55 MB+244% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 5.5 MB+450% |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Strix Halo (2025) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 24,613 | 24,711 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the FP11 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP11 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 launched at $400 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 debuted at $4115. At current prices ($400 vs $400), the Xeon E5-2699 v4 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 delivers 61.5 pts/$ vs 61.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — making the Xeon E5-2699 v4 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 | Xeon E5-2699 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-90% | $4115 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.5 | 61.8 |
| Release Date | 2025 | 2016 |
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