Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs Ryzen 5 7500F

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2699A v4

22 / 44

26,759

+0.1%

26,727

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 E5-2699A v4

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

112%

#45

Xeon E5-2699A v4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

87%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

75%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

72%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

72%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

68%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

68%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7500F

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

125%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

123%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

120%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

118%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

118%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

117%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

114%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

112%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

111%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

109%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

109%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

105%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

102%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

102%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

102%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

100%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

99%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

99%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

99%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

97%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

96%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

95%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

95%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

95%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

94%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

91%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

89%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

89%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

88%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

88%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

88%

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 5 7500F (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2699A v4	Ryzen 5 7500F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($145)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-EP (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (2023−2025) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2699A 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 E5-2699A v4	Ryzen 5 7500F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($145)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2699A v4 and Ryzen 5 7500F

Xeon E5-2699A v4

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 22 cores and 44 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 55 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). 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: 26,759 points. Launch price was $4,938.

Ryzen 5 7500F

The Ryzen 5 7500F is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 July 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,727 points. Launch price was $179.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7500F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 16 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7500F — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7500F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 26,759 against the Ryzen 5 7500F's 26,727 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-2699A v4. L3 cache: 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7500F.

Feature	Xeon E5-2699A v4	Ryzen 5 7500F
Cores / Threads	22 / 44+267%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	55 MB (total)+72%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm	5 nm-64%
Architecture	Broadwell-EP (2016)	Raphael (2023−2025)
PassMark	26,759	26,727

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7500F uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.