Xeon E5-2623 v3 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2623 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd105 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2623 v3

4 / 8

6,652

0.0%

21,845

+228.4%

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. The Xeon E5-2623 v3 is positioned at rank #719 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E5-2623 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13873%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2619%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2327%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1798%

#419

Xeon 6736P

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

100%

#420

EPYC 9655P

MSRP: $10811|Avg: $7958

99%

#421

EPYC 9554P

MSRP: $7104|Avg: $3052

99%

#423

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX

MSRP: $6499|Avg: $3444

97%

#424

Xeon W-2155

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $150

97%

#425

Xeon 6740E

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $3949

97%

#425

Xeon Gold 6348

MSRP: $3583|Avg: $2097

97%

#719

Xeon E5-2623 v3

MSRP: $444|Avg: $50

100%

#722

Xeon E5-2620

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

99%

#728

Xeon E5-2609 v3

MSRP: $306|Avg: $306

97%

#730

Xeon Bronze 3106

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2623 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2623 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+22%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 E5-2623 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2623 v3 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2623 v3

The Xeon E5-2623 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 6,652 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2623 v3 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v3 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2623 v3 scores 6,652 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 106.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2623 v3 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2623 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+31%
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)	32 MB+220%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	6,652	21,845+228%
Geekbench 6 Single	899	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,683	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2623 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2623 v3) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600X). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2623 v3) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Xeon E5-2623 v3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612,X99 (Xeon E5-2623 v3) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Xeon E5-2623 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-2623 v3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2623 v3 targets Server, Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-2623 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	Server	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2623 v3 launched at $444 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($50 vs $135), the Xeon E5-2623 v3 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2623 v3 delivers 133.0 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 19.5% better value option.