Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs Ryzen 3 8440U
Xeon E5-2667 v2
Ryzen 3 8440U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 E5-2667 v2 is positioned at rank #362 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 E5-2667 v2
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 v2 | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 v2 | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2667 v2 and Ryzen 3 8440U
Xeon E5-2667 v2
The Xeon E5-2667 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,186 points. Launch price was $2,300.
Ryzen 3 8440U
The Ryzen 3 8440U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,957 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2667 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 8440U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8440U — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8440U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 8440U uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 v2 scores 12,186 against the Ryzen 3 8440U's 11,957 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2667 v2. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8440U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 v2 | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 22 nm | 4 nm-82% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,186+2% | 11,957 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 8440U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 v2 | Ryzen 3 8440U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
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