Xeon E5-4620 vs Ryzen Embedded V1605B

Xeon E5-4620

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2012

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4620

8 / 16

6,635

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

4 / 8

6,724

+1.3%

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

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

67040%

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 Ryzen Embedded V1605B

#341

Ryzen Embedded V2748

MSRP: $309|Avg: $359

115%

#342

Core i3-9350K

MSRP: $184|Avg: $150

113%

#343

Athlon Gold PRO 3150G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

111%

#344

Core i9-9900

MSRP: $423|Avg: $330

110%

#345

Core i9-9980XE

MSRP: $1979|Avg: $593

110%

#346

Core i7-10700K

MSRP: $387|Avg: $380

109%

#347

Celeron G5905T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

105%

#348

Athlon PRO 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $81

105%

#349

Core i5-9600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $219

105%

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

104%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

103%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

103%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

101%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

101%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

100%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

100%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

100%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

99%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

99%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

98%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

98%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

97%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

96%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

96%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

96%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

95%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

93%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

92%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

87%

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 Embedded V1605B (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($150)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 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 Embedded V1605B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+170%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($400)	✅ More affordable ($150)

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.

Xeon E5-4620 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V1605B Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4620 and Ryzen Embedded V1605B

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 Embedded V1605B

The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4620 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B 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 Embedded V1605B — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4620 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4620 scores 6,635 against the Ryzen Embedded V1605B's 6,724 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B. L3 cache: 16384 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4620 vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
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)+700%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	6,635	6,724+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4620 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4620	Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Socket	LGA2011	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4620 launched at $2141 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B debuted at $150. At current prices ($400 vs $150), the Ryzen Embedded V1605B is $250 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4620 delivers 16.6 pts/$ vs 44.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — making the Ryzen Embedded V1605B the 92% better value option.