Xeon E5-2699A v4
VS
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

Intel

Xeon E5-2699A v4

22 Cores44 Thrd145 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

8 Cores16 Thrd8 WWMax: 5.1 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 E5-2699A 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

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 7 PRO 7840HS (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-2699A v4Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
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-EP (2016) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 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.
InsightXeon E5-2699A v4Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
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 E5-2699A v4 and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 26,852 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 packs 22 cores / 44 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2699A v4 has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS — a 34.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 26,759 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS's 26,852 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS. L3 cache: 55 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2699A v4 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS.

FeatureXeon E5-2699A v4Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Cores / Threads
22 / 44+175%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
5.1 GHz+42%
Base Clock
2.4 GHz
3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache
55 MB (total)+244%
16 MB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
8 MB+3100%
Process
14 nm
4 nm-71%
Architecture
Broadwell-EP (2016)
Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark
26,759
26,852
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2699A v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-2699A v4Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS
Socket
LGA2011
FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%