Xeon E5-2673 v4
VS
Ryzen 5 8500GE

Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs Ryzen 5 8500GE

Intel

Xeon E5-2673 v4

20 Cores40 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 5 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 8500GE (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2673 v4Ryzen 5 8500GE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
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.
InsightXeon E5-2673 v4Ryzen 5 8500GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 5 8500GE

The Ryzen 5 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,174 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2673 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8500GE 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 8500GE — a 74% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8500GE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Phoenix2 (2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2673 v4 scores 21,277 against the Ryzen 5 8500GE's 21,174 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v4. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8500GE.

FeatureXeon E5-2673 v4Ryzen 5 8500GE
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+233%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz
5 GHz+117%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3.4 GHz+48%
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
21,174
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureXeon E5-2673 v4Ryzen 5 8500GE
Socket
FCLGA2011-3
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%