Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs Ryzen 5 7235HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2667 v2

8 / 16

12,186

0.0%

12,379

+1.6%

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 E5-2667 v2 is positioned at rank 362 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 E5-2667 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5116%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

966%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

858%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

663%

#257

Xeon W-1290

MSRP: $498|Avg: $300

99%

#258

EPYC 9124

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $1083

99%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#362

Xeon E5-2667 v2

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#367

Xeon E5-1410

MSRP: $120|Avg: $55

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

About PassMark

🏆 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 E5-2667 v2	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2667 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2667 v2	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Ryzen 5 7235HS

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 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 E5-2667 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7235HS 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 v2 scores 12,186 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 1.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7235HS. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.

Feature	Xeon E5-2667 v2	Ryzen 5 7235HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+150%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	6 nm-73%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	12,186	12,379+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.