Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 Cores10 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 / 10

12,969

0.0%

21,550

+66.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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. The Xeon E5-4627 v4 is positioned at rank #988 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 E5-4627 v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

40043%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7561%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6717%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5189%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

74%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

72%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

100%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

98%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

94%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

92%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

92%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

91%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

90%

#995

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

88%

#996

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

88%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

87%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

86%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

75%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

75%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

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 5 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+189%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($115)

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 E5-4627 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4627 v4 and Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E5-4627 v4

The Xeon E5-4627 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 10 cores and 10 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,969 points. Launch price was $2,225.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 packs 10 cores / 10 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 31.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v4 scores 12,969 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 49.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,105 vs 2,052, a 60% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,936 vs 8,600 (3.8% advantage for the Xeon E5-4627 v4). L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	25 MB	32 MB (total)+28%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+400%	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	12,969	21,550+66%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	1,105	2,052+86%
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,936+4%	8,600

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Xeon E5-4627 v4 supports up to 1536 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C610 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+1100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+67%	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	No	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($200 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $85 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4627 v4 delivers 64.8 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 97.2% better value option.