Xeon E-2456 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Xeon E-2456

6 Cores12 Thrd80 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2023

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2456

6 / 12

20,705

0.0%

20,870

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Xeon E-2456

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

106%

#210

EPYC 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#214

Xeon 6521P

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $1250

100%

#215

Xeon E-2456

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $289

100%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

97%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

95%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

95%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

94%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

93%

#225

Xeon W-1250

MSRP: $285|Avg: $333

93%

#226

EPYC 9135

MSRP: $1214|Avg: $95

92%

#227

Xeon E-2378

MSRP: $362|Avg: $562

91%

#228

Xeon w3-2525

MSRP: $609|Avg: $800

91%

#230

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $368

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

106%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

106%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

105%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

104%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

104%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

103%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

103%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

103%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

103%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

102%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

102%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

101%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

101%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

101%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

100%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

100%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

100%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

99%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

98%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

97%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

97%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

97%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

96%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

96%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

96%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

95%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

95%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

94%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($289) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2456 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($220)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE ($220), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($69 less, 24% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2456	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+32%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($289)	✅ More affordable ($220)

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.

Xeon E-2456 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2456 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Xeon E-2456

The Xeon E-2456 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 20,705 points. Launch price was $375.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E-2456 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2456 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2456 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E-2456 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2456 scores 20,705 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2456 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+11%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,705	20,870

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2456 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2456	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

At current prices ($289 vs $220), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is $69 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E-2456 delivers 71.6 pts/$ vs 94.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE the 27.9% better value option.