Xeon E5-2695 v3
VS
Ryzen 7 4800U

Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs Ryzen 7 4800U

Intel

Xeon E5-2695 v3

14 Cores28 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 4800U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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. 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 E5-2695 v3

#119
Xeon 6505P
MSRP: $563|Avg: $563
106%
#130
EPYC 9115
MSRP: $726|Avg: $726
101%
#131
EPYC 74F3
MSRP: $913|Avg: $824
101%
#132
Xeon E5-2695 v3
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#143
Xeon W-1350P
MSRP: $311|Avg: $250
95%
#145
Xeon 6511P
MSRP: $815|Avg: $815
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 4800U (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2695 v3Ryzen 7 4800U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-2695 v3Ryzen 7 4800U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2695 v3 and Ryzen 7 4800U

Intel

Xeon E5-2695 v3

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,528 points. Launch price was $800.

AMD

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 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: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 4800U offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U — a 24% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4800U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 4800U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v3 scores 16,528 against the Ryzen 7 4800U's 16,427 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v3. L3 cache: 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U.

FeatureXeon E5-2695 v3Ryzen 7 4800U
Cores / Threads
14 / 28+75%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz
4.2 GHz+27%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+28%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
35 MB (total)+338%
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-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark
16,528
16,427
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 4800U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2695 v3Ryzen 7 4800U
Socket
LGA2011
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0