Xeon E5-2699 v3
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Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Xeon E5-2699 v3 vs Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Intel

Xeon E5-2699 v3

18 Cores36 Thrd145 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014
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AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

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 Embedded V3C48 (2022) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2699 v3Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Rembrandt (2022) / 6 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.
InsightXeon E5-2699 v3Ryzen Embedded V3C48
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 E5-2699 v3 and Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

The Ryzen Embedded V3C48 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,203 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2699 v3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 — a 5.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses Rembrandt (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699 v3 scores 20,028 against the Ryzen Embedded V3C48's 20,203 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V3C48. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699 v3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V3C48.

FeatureXeon E5-2699 v3Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Cores / Threads
18 / 36+125%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz+6%
Base Clock
2.3 GHz
3.3 GHz+43%
L3 Cache
45 MB (total)+181%
16 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
22 nm
6 nm-73%
Architecture
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Rembrandt (2022)
PassMark
20,028
20,203
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2699 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V3C48 uses FP7 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2699 v3Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Socket
LGA2011
FP7
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 Embedded V3C48). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v3 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.

FeatureXeon E5-2699 v3Ryzen Embedded V3C48
Integrated GPU
No
IGPU Model
None
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d