Xeon E5-2698 v4
VS
Ryzen 7 7735HS

Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs Ryzen 7 7735HS

Intel

Xeon E5-2698 v4

20 Cores40 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 7735HS

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.75 GHz2023

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.

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 E5-2698 v4

#24
Xeon Gold 6130H
MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A
125%
#39
Xeon E5-2698 v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#41
Xeon W-2195
MSRP: $150|Avg: $5
98%
#50
Xeon Gold 6238R
MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A
77%
#54
EPYC 4465P
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
66%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7735HS

#64
Ryzen AI Max PRO 390
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
107%
#73
Core i9-13950HX
MSRP: $590|Avg: $199
103%
#78
Ryzen 7 7735HS
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#82
Core i7-11700B
MSRP: $323|Avg: $311
99%
#83
Core i7-13700HX
MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A
98%
#86
Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7735HS (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2698 v4Ryzen 7 7735HS
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2698 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.
InsightXeon E5-2698 v4Ryzen 7 7735HS
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2698 v4 and Ryzen 7 7735HS

Intel

Xeon E5-2698 v4

The Xeon E5-2698 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 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 22,764 points. Launch price was $3,226.

AMD

Ryzen 7 7735HS

The Ryzen 7 7735HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 April 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.75 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 22,897 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 packs 20 cores / 40 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7735HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 versus 4.75 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7735HS — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7735HS (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2698 v4 scores 22,764 against the Ryzen 7 7735HS's 22,897 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7735HS. L3 cache: 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2698 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7735HS.

FeatureXeon E5-2698 v4Ryzen 7 7735HS
Cores / Threads
20 / 40+150%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
4.75 GHz+32%
Base Clock
2.2 GHz
3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache
50 MB+213%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
5 MB+900%
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
6 nm-57%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Rembrandt-HS Refresh (2023)
PassMark
22,764
22,897
Cinebench R23 Multi
13,500
Geekbench 6 Single
1,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,800
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2698 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7735HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2698 v4Ryzen 7 7735HS
Socket
LGA2011
FP7
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5-6400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2698 v4) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7735HS). The Ryzen 7 7735HS includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E5-2698 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7735HS targets High Performance Laptop.

FeatureXeon E5-2698 v4Ryzen 7 7735HS
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon 680M
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
High Performance Laptop