Xeon E5-2696 V3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2696 V3

18 / 36

21,435

+0.1%

21,408

0.0%

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. 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 E5-2696 V3

#2

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

14%

#3

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

13%

#4

Xeon W-11865MLE

MSRP: $467|Avg: $350

13%

#5

Xeon W-11865MRE

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

12%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

146%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

130%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

101%

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

100%

#17

Xeon E5-2696 V3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

91%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

91%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

88%

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 5 PRO 8640HS (2024) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2696 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
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 (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and **DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2696 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
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 E5-2696 V3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2696 V3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

Xeon E5-2696 V3

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 21,435 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,408 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2696 V3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-2696 V3 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS — a 25.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2696 V3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2696 V3 scores 21,435 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS's 21,408 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2696 V3. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2696 V3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS.

Feature	Xeon E5-2696 V3	Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+200%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.9 GHz+29%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+181%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	22 nm	4 nm-82%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	21,435	21,408

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2696 V3 uses the LGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8640HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.