Xeon E5-2667 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Xeon E5-2667

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Ryzen 7 5800X

8 Cores16 Thrd105 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2667

6 / 12

7,442

0.0%

27,712

+272.4%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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 E5-2667 is positioned at rank #991 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

43296%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8175%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7263%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5611%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

80%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

78%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

77%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

100%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

99%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

98%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

98%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

95%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

95%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

94%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

93%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

81%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

81%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

80%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

78%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

105%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

104%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

104%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

104%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

103%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

103%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

102%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

102%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

101%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

101%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

101%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

101%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

101%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

101%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

101%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

100%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

100%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

99%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

99%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

98%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

98%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

97%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

97%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

97%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

97%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

96%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

96%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

96%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

96%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

96%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

95%

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 7 5800X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2667	Ryzen 7 5800X
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($31)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2667 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2667	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+56%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($31)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 E5-2667 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5800X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2667 and Ryzen 7 5800X

Xeon E5-2667

The Xeon E5-2667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,442 points. Launch price was $714.

Ryzen 7 5800X

The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2667 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 scores 7,442 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 115.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 15360 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2667	Ryzen 7 5800X
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.8 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	15360 kB (total)	32 MB+113%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	7,442	27,712+272%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2667 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3 1600 MHz on the Xeon E5-2667 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5800X — the Xeon E5-2667 supports 199.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2667) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 5800X). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2667) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Xeon E5-2667 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel C602,Intel X79 (Xeon E5-2667) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).

Feature	Xeon E5-2667	Ryzen 7 5800X
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3 1600 MHz	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	384 GB+200%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5800X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Xeon E5-2667) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2667 targets Server, Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-2667	Ryzen 7 5800X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	AMD-V
Target Use	Server	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2667 launched at $1552 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5800X debuted at $449. At current prices ($31 vs $180), the Xeon E5-2667 is $149 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2667 delivers 240.1 pts/$ vs 154.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5800X — making the Xeon E5-2667 the 43.7% better value option.