Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Xeon E5-2690 v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
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 E5-2690 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+41%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($85) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($120) |
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 E5-2690 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
Xeon E5-2690 v3
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,027 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,058 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2690 v3 scores 16,027 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G's 16,058 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB (total)+275% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 16,027 | 16,058 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | 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 | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2690 v3 launched at $2090 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G debuted at $209. At current prices ($85 vs $120), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2690 v3 delivers 188.6 pts/$ vs 133.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G — making the Xeon E5-2690 v3 the 34% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2690 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2090 | $209-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-29% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 188.6+41% | 133.8 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2020 |
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