Xeon E5-2689 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2689

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2012

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2689

8 / 16

9,922

0.0%

21,845

+120.2%

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. The Xeon E5-2689 is positioned at rank #979 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E5-2689

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

37717%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7121%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6327%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

4888%

#979

Xeon E5-2689

MSRP: $1800|Avg: $18

100%

#980

Xeon E5-2450L

MSRP: $1106|Avg: $78

99%

#981

Xeon X3480

MSRP: $612|Avg: $48

99%

#982

Xeon E5-2687W

MSRP: $1885|Avg: $70

97%

#983

Xeon E5-4610

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $50

96%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

95%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

95%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

94%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

94%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

93%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

89%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

87%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

86%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

86%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

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 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2689 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2689	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+241%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($18)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 E5-2689 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-2689

The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2689 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2689 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2689 scores 9,922 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 75.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.6 GHz+28%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+42%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)	32 MB+60%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	9,922	21,845+120%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2689 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2689) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-2689	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2689 launched at $1800 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($18 vs $135), the Xeon E5-2689 is $117 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2689 delivers 551.2 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Xeon E5-2689 the 109.2% better value option.