Xeon E5-1680 v2 vs Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon E5-1680 v2
Ryzen 5 2600E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E5-1680 v2 is positioned at rank #943 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v2
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E5-1680 v2 and Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon E5-1680 v2
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,396 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 2600E
The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600E offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v2 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600E (base: 3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1680 v2 scores 12,396 against the Ryzen 5 2600E's 12,346 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v2. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v2 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3.1 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total)+56% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,396 | 12,346 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 8,579 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,500 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1680 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 256 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E5-1680 v2) / not specified (Ryzen 5 2600E). Primary use case: Xeon E5-1680 v2 targets Server/Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E5-1680 v2 rivals Core i7-4960X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v2 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server/Workstation | — |
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