Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Xeon E5-2687W v2
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
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. The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is positioned at rank 970 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is on rank 554, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2687W v2
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E5-2687W v2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
Xeon E5-2687W v2
The Xeon E5-2687W v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,301 points. Launch price was $1,605.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,073 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2687W v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2687W v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2687W v2 scores 12,301 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U's 12,073 — a 1.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2687W v2. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2687W v2 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+150% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) | Renoir-U PRO (Zen 2) (2020) |
| PassMark | 12,301+2% | 12,073 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2687W v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2687W v2 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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