Xeon E5-2686 v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2686 v4

18 / 36

19,860

0.0%

20,084

+1.1%

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 v4

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

129%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

127%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

124%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

110%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

106%

#80

Xeon E5-2686 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

105%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

104%

#135

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

95%

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 7 PRO 6860Z (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2686 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
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 U (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2686 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
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.

Xeon E5-2686 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2686 v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

Xeon E5-2686 v4

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 19,860 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z

The Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 20,084 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2686 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2686 v4 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2686 v4 scores 19,860 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z's 20,084 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2686 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z.

Feature	Xeon E5-2686 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3 GHz	4.75 GHz+58%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.7 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	45 MB+181%	16 MB
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+13%	4 MB
Process	14 nm	6 nm-57%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Rembrandt U (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	19,860	20,084+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	895	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,822	—

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2686 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2686 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 6860Z
Socket	FCLGA2011-3	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—