Xeon E5-2690 vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon E5-2690

8 Cores16 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2690

8 / 16

9,764

0.0%

34,293

+251.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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 E5-2690 is positioned at rank #992 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 E5-2690

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

43752%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8261%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7339%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5670%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

80%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

79%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

77%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

100%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

99%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

99%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

96%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

96%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

95%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

94%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

82%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

81%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

81%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

79%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

78%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

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 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2690	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2690 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2690	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+37%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($150)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

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 E5-2690 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2690 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Xeon E5-2690

The Xeon E5-2690 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,764 points. Launch price was $397.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E5-2690 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 27.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2690 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2690 scores 9,764 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 111.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2690 vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Xeon E5-2690	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	5 GHz+32%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	4.4 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	20480 kB (total)	96 MB (total)+380%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	32 nm	5 nm-84%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	9,764	34,293+251%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2690 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E5-2690 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2690 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2690) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2690) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Xeon E5-2690 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2690) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Xeon E5-2690	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA2011	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR5-5200+67%
Max RAM Capacity	384 GB+200%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2690) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E5-2690 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Xeon E5-2690	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-2690 launched at $2057 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($150 vs $384), the Xeon E5-2690 is $234 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2690 delivers 65.1 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 31.4% better value option.