Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 Cores36 Thrd145 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 / 36

20,990

0.0%

21,064

+0.4%

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 E5-2697 v4

#16

EPYC 7302

MSRP: $978|Avg: $109

128%

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

117%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

116%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

113%

#31

Xeon E5-2697 v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

109%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

108%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

27%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

107%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

25%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

107%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

107%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

107%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

107%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

22%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

22%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

106%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

17%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

106%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

105%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

104%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

104%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

102%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

102%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

102%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

100%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

100%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

99%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

99%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

99%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

99%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

97%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

97%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

97%

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 5750GE (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($349)

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 E5-2697 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

Xeon E5-2697 v4

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 20,990 points. Launch price was $2,702.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,064 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 scores 20,990 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE's 21,064 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+125%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.6 GHz+28%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	45 MB+181%	16 MB
L2 Cache	4.5 MB+800%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,990	21,064

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.