Xeon E5-2640 v2 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 / 16

7,625

0.0%

28,325

+271.5%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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 E5-2640 v2 is positioned at rank #1023 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 E5-2640 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

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 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)	✅ More affordable ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1006%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)	✅ More affordable ($178)

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 E5-2640 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7600X Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2640 v2 and Ryzen 5 7600X

Xeon E5-2640 v2

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,625 points. Launch price was $728.

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 71.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v2 scores 7,625 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 115.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	5.3 GHz+112%
Base Clock	2 GHz	4.7 GHz+135%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+60%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	22 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-77%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	7,625	28,325+271%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	13,800

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2640 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2640 v2) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2640 v2) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Xeon E5-2640 v2 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2640 v2) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2640 v2) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 launched at $4115 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($530 vs $178), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $352 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2640 v2 delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 166.8% better value option.