Xeon E5-2699 v3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2699 v3

18 / 36

20,028

+0.7%

19,889

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v3

#21

Xeon Platinum 8260M

MSRP: $7705|Avg: N/A

122%

#22

Xeon Platinum 8268

MSRP: $6302|Avg: N/A

122%

#24

Xeon Gold 6130H

MSRP: $1894|Avg: N/A

118%

#35

Xeon E5-2699 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

93%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 5 PRO 220 (2025) utilizes 4 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2699 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2699 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2699 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
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 E5-2699 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2699 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 220

Xeon E5-2699 v3

The Xeon E5-2699 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 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 20,028 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 220

The Ryzen 5 PRO 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2699 v3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v3 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699 v3 scores 20,028 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 220's 19,889 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v3. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699 v3 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 220.

Feature	Xeon E5-2699 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+200%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+36%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.2 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+181%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	22 nm	4 nm-82%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)
PassMark	20,028	19,889

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2699 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 220 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-2699 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 220
Socket	LGA2011	FP7/FP7r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2400	—
Max RAM Capacity	1536	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	40	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 220). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v3 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.