Xeon E5-2682 v4
VS
Ryzen 5 6600HS

Xeon E5-2682 v4 vs Ryzen 5 6600HS

Intel

Xeon E5-2682 v4

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 6600HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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 E5-2682 v4

#86
Xeon Platinum 8260
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
101%
#89
Xeon E5-2682 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#97
Xeon Silver 4314
MSRP: $395|Avg: $395
97%
#98
Xeon W-1350
MSRP: $255|Avg: $255
97%
#99
Xeon W-1370P
MSRP: $323|Avg: $323
97%
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 6600HS (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2682 v4Ryzen 5 6600HS
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 (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-2682 v4Ryzen 5 6600HS
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 E5-2682 v4 and Ryzen 5 6600HS

Intel

Xeon E5-2682 v4

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,971 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2682 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2682 v4 versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS. The Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2682 v4 scores 18,971 against the Ryzen 5 6600HS's 18,975 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 6600HS. L3 cache: 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2682 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS.

FeatureXeon E5-2682 v4Ryzen 5 6600HS
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+167%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
2.5 GHz
4.5 GHz+80%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz
L3 Cache
40 MB+150%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
4 MB+700%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark
18,971
18,975
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses the FCLGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2682 v4Ryzen 5 6600HS
Socket
FCLGA2011
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%