Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon E5-2699 v4

Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon E5-2699 v4 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

8 / 16

24,668

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2699 v4

22 / 44

24,711

+0.2%

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.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon E5-2699 v4 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon E5-2699 v4: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 15W instead of 145W, a 130W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP8 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (24,668 vs 24,711).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 55 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2699 v4, which brings 22 cores / 44 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2699 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+243.8% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 22 cores / 44 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Z1 Extreme across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $4,115 MSRP, while Ryzen Z1 Extreme mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌866.7% higher power demand at 145W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen Z1 Extreme moves to FP8 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Z1 Extreme better than Xeon E5-2699 v4?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-2699 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2699 v4 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 22 cores and 44 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 243.8% larger total L3 cache (55 MB vs 16 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Z1 Extreme is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-2699 v4 is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Ryzen Z1 Extreme comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $4,115 MSRP, and it still gives you a 17.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Xeon E5-2699 v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.2% better PassMark. Xeon E5-2699 v4 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (6.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen Z1 Extreme makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2016) and a healthier platform with FP8 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs Xeon E5-2699 v4 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 offers 22 cores / 44 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme scores 24,668 against the Xeon E5-2699 v4's 24,711 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4.

Feature	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	22 / 44+175%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+42%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+50%	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	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	24,668	24,711

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses the FP8 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen Z1 Extreme	Xeon E5-2699 v4
Socket	FP8	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen Z1 Extreme) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.