Xeon E5-2670 v2 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2670 v2

10 Cores20 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2670 v2

10 / 20

11,346

0.0%

21,845

+92.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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. The Xeon E5-2670 v2 is positioned at rank #939 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 E5-2670 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

28508%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5383%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4782%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3694%

#527

Xeon Platinum 8592+

MSRP: $11600|Avg: $11600

99%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

93%

#938

Xeon E3-1220L v3

MSRP: $193|Avg: $30

100%

#939

Xeon E5-2670 v2

MSRP: $1556|Avg: $189

100%

#940

Xeon E5-2637 v3

MSRP: $996|Avg: $75

100%

#942

Xeon E5-1680 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $150

99%

#943

Opteron 144

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

98%

#944

Opteron 4386

MSRP: $459|Avg: $459

98%

#945

Xeon E5-2640

MSRP: $885|Avg: N/A

98%

#946

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

97%

#948

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

96%

#952

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

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 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2670 v2	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2670 v2	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+170%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)	✅ More affordable ($135)

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 E5-2670 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2670 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2670 v2

The Xeon E5-2670 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 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 11,346 points. Launch price was $927.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2670 v2 scores 11,346 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 63.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2670 v2	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	10 / 20+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+48%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)	32 MB+28%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	11,346	21,845+93%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600X — the Ryzen 5 5600X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2670 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2670 v2) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600X). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2670 v2) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600X) — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2670 v2) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 5 5600X).

Feature	Xeon E5-2670 v2	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1866	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+500%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2670 v2) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-2670 v2	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 launched at $1556 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($189 vs $135), the Ryzen 5 5600X is $54 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2670 v2 delivers 60.0 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 91.8% better value option.