Xeon E5-2673 V3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-2673 V3

12 Cores24 Thrd105 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2673 V3

12 / 24

13,899

0.0%

14,015

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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.

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 E5-2673 V3

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

104%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

104%

#182

EPYC Embedded 8224P

MSRP: $855|Avg: $1048

103%

#187

Xeon Gold 5520+

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

102%

#188

EPYC 8124P

MSRP: $639|Avg: $639

102%

#193

Xeon E5-2673 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#196

Xeon 6515P

MSRP: $740|Avg: $886

99%

#201

Xeon Gold 6248R

MSRP: $2700|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

104%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

104%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

104%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

103%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

103%

#245

Ryzen 3 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

103%

#246

Core i7-11700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $299

102%

#247

Core i5-10600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $179

102%

#248

Core i3-10325

MSRP: $154|Avg: $130

102%

#249

Ryzen Embedded V2718

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

102%

#250

Core i7-8086K

MSRP: $425|Avg: $178

102%

#251

Core i3-10300T

MSRP: $157|Avg: $100

101%

#252

Core i9-10900TE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $180

101%

#253

Core i9-12900T

MSRP: $489|Avg: $378

101%

#254

Core i5-12600T

MSRP: $223|Avg: $223

100%

#255

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

100%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

50%

#256

Ryzen 5 3500X

MSRP: $155|Avg: $171

99%

#257

Core i9-14900

MSRP: $524|Avg: $589

99%

#258

Core i5-8600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $130

99%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

98%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

98%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

97%

#262

Core i7-8700K

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

49%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

97%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

96%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

95%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

95%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

95%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

95%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

94%

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 PRO 4655GE (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2673 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 E5-2673 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2673 V3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

Xeon E5-2673 V3

The Xeon E5-2673 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,899 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 V3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 V3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 V3 scores 13,899 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE's 14,015 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	4.2 GHz+35%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+275%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	13,899	14,015

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.