Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon E5-2699 v4
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2699 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 v4 and Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Xeon E5-2699 v4
The Xeon E5-2699 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 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB. L2 cache: 5.5 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: 24,711 points. Launch price was $4,115.
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2699 v4 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699 v4 scores 24,711 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2699 v4. L3 cache: 55 MB on the Xeon E5-2699 v4 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 22 / 44+267% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+36% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 55 MB+244% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 5.5 MB+450% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,711 | 24,613 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | 2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1536 | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2699 v4) / not specified (Ryzen AI Max PRO 380). Direct competitor: Xeon E5-2699 v4 rivals Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2699 v4 launched at $4115 MSRP, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 debuted at $400. At current prices ($400 vs $400), the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2699 v4 delivers 61.8 pts/$ vs 61.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — making the Xeon E5-2699 v4 the 0.4% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2699 v4 | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4115 | $400-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.8 | 61.5 |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2025 |
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