Xeon E5-2689 v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Xeon E5-2689 v4
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
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 E5-2689 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($100) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 E5-2689 v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
Xeon E5-2689 v4
The Xeon E5-2689 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 17,084 points. Launch price was $2,723.
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 16,959 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2689 v4 packs 10 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 v4 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — a 7.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 v4 scores 17,084 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X's 16,959 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2689 v4. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2689 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 10 / 20+25% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+56% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 17,084 | 16,959 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 9,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,255 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,243 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2689 v4 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2689 v4) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X targets Workstation.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2689 v4 launched at $2723 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X debuted at $329. At current prices ($100 vs $150), the Xeon E5-2689 v4 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2689 v4 delivers 170.8 pts/$ vs 113.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X — making the Xeon E5-2689 v4 the 40.7% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2689 v4 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2723 | $329-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-33% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 170.8+51% | 113.1 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2018 |
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