Xeon E5-2640 v4 vs Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon E5-2640 v4
Ryzen 5 2600E
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. The Xeon E5-2640 v4 is positioned at rank #262 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 E5-2640 v4
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2640 v4 and Ryzen 5 2600E
Xeon E5-2640 v4
The Xeon E5-2640 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,470 points. Launch price was $939.
Ryzen 5 2600E
The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2640 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600E offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600E (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v4 scores 12,470 against the Ryzen 5 2600E's 12,346 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2640 v4. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz+29% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+56% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 12,470+1% | 12,346 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Ryzen 5 2600E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
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