CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2696 v4
Ryzen 5 8600G
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2696 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 8600G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (2023−2024) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($190) |
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 E5-2696 v4 and Ryzen 5 8600G
Xeon E5-2696 v4
The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 24,938 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 8600G
The Ryzen 5 8600G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix (2023−2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,248 points. Launch price was $229.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2696 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Ryzen 5 8600G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2696 v4 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2696 v4 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 8600G — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 8600G (base: 2.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2696 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 8600G uses Phoenix (2023−2024) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2696 v4 scores 24,938 against the Ryzen 5 8600G's 25,248 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 8600G. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2696 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 8600G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+267% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 5 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+95% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+244% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+450% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Phoenix (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 24,938 | 25,248+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2696 v4 uses the FCLGA2011-3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 8600G uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2696 v4 | Ryzen 5 8600G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCLGA2011-3 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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