CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-1680 v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-1680 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($90) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+123%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($90) |
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 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Xeon E5-1680 v3
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1333, DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 13,273 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-1680 v3 scores 13,273 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 13,330 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+25% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,273 | 13,330 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,141 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,782 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-1680 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2600).
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-1680 v3 launched at $1723 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($200 vs $90), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is $110 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-1680 v3 delivers 66.4 pts/$ vs 148.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 the 76.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-1680 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1723 | $199-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $90-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.4 | 148.1+123% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2018 |
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