Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 Cores36 Thrd145 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2697 v4

18 / 36

20,990

+0.6%

20,870

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 E5-2697 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 5755GE

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

106%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

106%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

105%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

104%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

104%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

103%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

103%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

103%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

103%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

102%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

102%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

101%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

101%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

101%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

100%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

100%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

100%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

99%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

98%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

97%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

97%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

97%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

96%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

96%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

96%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

95%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

95%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

94%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

94%

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 5755GE (2024) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)
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 5755GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($220)

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 5755GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2697 v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

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 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 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 5755GE 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 5755GE — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (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 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2697 v4 scores 20,990 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2697 v4. L3 cache: 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2697 v4	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
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%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,990	20,870

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.