Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Xeon E5-2679 v4
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2679 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+179%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($500) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
Performance Check
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 E5-2679 v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Xeon E5-2679 v4
The Xeon E5-2679 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,131 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2679 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2679 v4 scores 24,131 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 40+150% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 50 MB+213% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 5 MB+900% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 24,131 | 24,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2679 v4) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2679 v4 launched at $2702 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G debuted at $300. At current prices ($500 vs $180), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is $320 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2679 v4 delivers 48.3 pts/$ vs 134.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G the 94.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2679 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2702 | $300-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $180-64% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.3 | 134.5+178% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2024 |
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