Xeon E5-2686 V3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

Xeon E5-2686 V3

18 Cores36 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2686 V3

18 / 36

18,148

0.0%

18,155

0.0%

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 E5-2686 V3

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

109%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

109%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

108%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

108%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

107%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

107%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

107%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

106%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

105%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

104%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

103%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

103%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

101%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

100%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

100%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

100%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

99%

#464

Xeon W-3375

MSRP: $4951|Avg: $6000

99%

#466

Xeon Platinum 8358

MSRP: $4607|Avg: $3145

98%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

97%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

97%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

95%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

94%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

94%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

93%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

91%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

90%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

108%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

108%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

105%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

105%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

105%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

103%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

103%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

103%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

103%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

102%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

102%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

102%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

102%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

100%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

100%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

99%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

98%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

97%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

96%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

95%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

95%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

94%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

94%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

93%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

92%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

90%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

90%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

89%

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 PRO 5650GE (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2686 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($160)	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2686 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2686 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+94%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($160)	⚠️ Higher cost ($311)

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 E5-2686 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2686 V3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

Xeon E5-2686 V3

The Xeon E5-2686 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 18,148 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,155 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2686 V3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 V3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2686 V3 scores 18,148 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE's 18,155 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 10,000 vs 1,504 (147.7% advantage for the Xeon E5-2686 V3). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,033 vs 1,900, a 59.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,649 vs 6,700 (25.4% advantage for the Xeon E5-2686 V3). L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2686 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+200%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+181%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	18,148	18,155
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,000+565%	1,504
Geekbench 6 Single	1,033	1,900+84%
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,649+29%	6,700

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2686 V3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2686 V3) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2686 V3) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE) — the Xeon E5-2686 V3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C612,X99 (Xeon E5-2686 V3) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE).

Feature	Xeon E5-2686 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Socket	LGA2011-3	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	768 GB+1100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-2686 V3) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE). The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2686 V3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE rivals Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Xeon E5-2686 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2686 V3 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE debuted at $311. At current prices ($160 vs $311), the Xeon E5-2686 V3 is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2686 V3 delivers 113.4 pts/$ vs 58.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE — making the Xeon E5-2686 V3 the 64.1% better value option.