Xeon E5-2686 V3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Xeon E5-2686 V3
Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
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 E5-2686 V3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($160) | ✅ More affordable ($146) |
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 E5-2686 V3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE
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 5655GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2024 (1 year 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,169 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2686 V3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE 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 5655GE — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (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 5655GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2686 V3 scores 18,148 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE's 18,169 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2686 V3 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,148 | 18,169 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,033 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,649 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2686 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Xeon E5-2686 V3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE).
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2686 V3 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE debuted at $146. At current prices ($160 vs $146), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE is $14 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2686 V3 delivers 113.4 pts/$ vs 124.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE the 9.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2686 V3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $146-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160 | $146-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.4 | 124.4+10% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2024 |
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