Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2695 v3

14 / 28

16,528

0.0%

16,830

+1.8%

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. 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 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

108%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

106%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

104%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

103%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

99%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

95%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

93%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

92%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

91%

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 PRO 5850U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (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.

Insight	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
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.

Xeon E5-2695 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2695 v3 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,830 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 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 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2695 v3 scores 16,528 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U's 16,830 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U. L3 cache: 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Cores / Threads	14 / 28+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+33%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+21%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	35 MB (total)+119%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Cezanne-U PRO (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	16,528	16,830+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,203
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,478

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2695 v3	Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
Socket	LGA2011	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2695 v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.