Ryzen Z2 Go vs Xeon E5-2687W v2
Ryzen Z2 Go
Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Ryzen Z2 Go is positioned at rank 935 and the Xeon E5-2687W v2 is on rank 970, so the Ryzen Z2 Go offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2 Go
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Go | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt R (2025) / 6 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen Z2 Go | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) |
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 Z2 Go and Xeon E5-2687W v2
Ryzen Z2 Go
The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2687W v2
The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.
Processing Power
The Ryzen Z2 Go packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Go (base: 3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Go uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Go scores 12,188 against the Xeon E5-2687W v2's 12,301 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v2. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Go vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Go | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+7% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.4 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 20 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-73% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Rembrandt R (2025) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 12,188 | 12,301 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,802 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,842 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,073 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go) / not specified (Xeon E5-2687W v2). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E5-2687W v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.
| Feature | Ryzen Z2 Go | Xeon E5-2687W v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 680M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | SVM | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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