Xeon E5-4620 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620

8 / 16

6,635

+0.4%

6,606

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. The Xeon E5-4620 is positioned at rank #1013 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E5-4620

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

67040%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

12658%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

11246%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

8688%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

81%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

100%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

93%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

83%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

77%

#1019

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1020

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

76%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

72%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

65%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

60%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

60%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

49%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

45%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

43%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

43%

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 5 PRO 2500U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4620 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4620 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

Xeon E5-4620

The Xeon E5-4620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,635 points. Launch price was $400.

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4620 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-4620 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E5-4620. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.6 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+10%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	16384 kB (total)+300%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,635	6,606

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.