Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E5-2640 v3

8 Cores16 Thrd90 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2014

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2640 v3

8 / 16

11,055

0.0%

21,550

+94.9%

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 E5-2640 v3 is positioned at rank #819 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 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17657%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2962%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2288%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

100%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

100%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

98%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

97%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

97%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

96%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

100%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

99%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

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 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 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 E5-2640 v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+220%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($115)

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 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2640 v3 and Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E5-2640 v3

The Xeon E5-2640 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2640 v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 25.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v3 scores 11,055 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 64.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.4 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+60%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	11,055	21,550+95%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-1866 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2640 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2640 v3) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2640 v3) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Xeon E5-2640 v3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2640 v3) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
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 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Xeon E5-2640 v3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2640 v3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2640 v3 targets Server, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v3	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Server	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2640 v3 launched at $939 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($189 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $74 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2640 v3 delivers 58.5 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 104.8% better value option.