Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Xeon E5-2680 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2680 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2680 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 E5-2680 v4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Xeon E5-2680 v4
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,292 points. Launch price was $1,745.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — a 39% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 scores 17,292 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 28+133% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+48% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 35 MB+119% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3.5 MB | 6 MB+71% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Broadwell-EP (2016) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 17,292 | 17,466+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2400 on the Xeon E5-2680 v4 versus DDR5-5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 supports 199.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 supports up to 1536 of RAM compared to 256 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2680 v4) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2680 v4) vs 20 (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U) — the Xeon E5-2680 v4 offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612 (Xeon E5-2680 v4) and Mobile (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400+47900% | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | 256 GB+17476167% |
| RAM Channels | 4+100% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 40+100% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2680 v4) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2680 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2680 v4 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon 740M |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
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