Xeon E5-2640 v4 vs Ryzen 5 7235HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2640 v4

10 / 20

12,470

+0.7%

12,379

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E5-2640 v4 is positioned at rank 262 and the Ryzen 5 7235HS is on rank 187, so the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4166%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

787%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

699%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

540%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

99%

#221

Xeon Gold 6314U

MSRP: $2977|Avg: N/A

98%

#222

Xeon E-2478

MSRP: $568|Avg: $269

98%

#223

Xeon W-1390

MSRP: $494|Avg: $400

97%

#262

Xeon E5-2640 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7235HS

#175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

356%

#176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

322%

#178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

320%

#179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

294%

#183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#187

Ryzen 5 7235HS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7235HS (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v4	Ryzen 5 7235HS
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 (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v4	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7235HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2640 v4 and Ryzen 5 7235HS

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 7235HS

The Ryzen 5 7235HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,379 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2640 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7235HS offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v4 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v4 scores 12,470 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2640 v4. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2640 v4 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v4	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.2 GHz+24%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	25 MB+213%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,470	12,379

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2640 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.