Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs Ryzen 5 8500G

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2673 v4

20 / 40

21,277

0.0%

21,481

+1.0%

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. 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 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

352%

#1

Core i9-9990XE

MSRP: $2000|Avg: N/A

3%

#2

Xeon E5-2673 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

7%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

6%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

6%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

6%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

66%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

59%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

46%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8500G

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

119%

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

111%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

100%

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

91%

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

84%

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 8500G (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Ryzen 5 8500G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)

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 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 8500G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2673 v4 and Ryzen 5 8500G

Xeon E5-2673 v4

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,277 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 8500G

The Ryzen 5 8500G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,481 points. Launch price was $229.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8500G — a 74% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500G (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 scores 21,277 against the Ryzen 5 8500G's 21,481 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 8500G. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500G.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Ryzen 5 8500G
Cores / Threads	20 / 40+233%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	5 GHz+117%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	50 MB+213%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Phoenix2 (2024)
PassMark	21,277	21,481
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,310
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,500
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	10,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8500G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2673 v4	Ryzen 5 8500G
Socket	FCLGA2011-3	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2673 v4) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 8500G). The Ryzen 5 8500G includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 8500G targets General Use. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 8500G rivals Core i5-13400.