Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs Ryzen 5 3600
Xeon E5-2650L v2
Ryzen 5 3600
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 E5-2650L 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2650L v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3031%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($1,078) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E5-2650L v2 and Ryzen 5 3600
Xeon E5-2650L v2
The Xeon E5-2650L v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,612 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2650L v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2650L v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2650L v2 scores 7,612 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 79.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2650L v2 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+67% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+28% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,612 | 17,685+132% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2650L v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2650L v2) / Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2650L v2 launched at $4115 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($1078 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $998 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2650L v2 delivers 7.1 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 187.6% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2650L v2 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4115 | $199-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1078 | $80-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.1 | 221.1+3014% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2019 |
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