Xeon E5-2623 v3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Xeon E5-2623 v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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 E5-2623 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2623 v3
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2623 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2623 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 E5-2623 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
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 PRO 2500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E5-2623 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2623 v3 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2623 v3 scores 6,652 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2623 v3. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2623 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2623 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB (total)+150% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,652 | 6,606 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 899 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,683 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2623 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2623 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2623 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2623 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2623 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
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