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Xeon E5-2620 v3
Ryzen 5 1400
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 Xeon E5-2620 v3 is positioned at rank 643 and the Ryzen 5 1400 is on rank 449, so the Ryzen 5 1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($91) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+14%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($91) |
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 E5-2620 v3 and Ryzen 5 1400
Xeon E5-2620 v3
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 1400 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 1400 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+88% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,734 | 7,731 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 1400). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 1400) — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) and AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 1400).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB+1100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 1400). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1400 debuted at $169. At current prices ($80 vs $91), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 is $11 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 85.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 1400 — making the Xeon E5-2620 v3 the 12.9% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $169-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-12% | $91 |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.7+14% | 85.0 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2017 |
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