Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 Cores10 Thrd135 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4627 v4

10 / 10

12,969

0.0%

28,325

+118.4%

Ryzen Embedded V2718

Ryzen 5 6600HS

Ryzen Threadripper 1950

Ryzen 7 8840HS

Ryzen 9 7845HX

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

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 7600X

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

112%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

112%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

110%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

110%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

110%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

109%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

106%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

103%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

103%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

102%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

102%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

102%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

101%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

101%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

101%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

100%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

100%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

99%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

99%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

98%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

98%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

98%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

98%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

98%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

98%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

98%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

97%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

97%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

96%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

96%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

95%

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 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($178)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 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 7600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+145%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)	✅ More affordable ($178)

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 7600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4627 v4 and Ryzen 5 7600X

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 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 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 7600X 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 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 49.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 2.6 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4627 v4 scores 12,969 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 74.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,105 vs 2,900, a 89.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,936 vs 13,800 (42.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads	10 / 10+67%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	5.3 GHz+66%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+81%
L3 Cache	25 MB	32 MB (total)+28%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB	6 MB+140%
Process	14 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-64%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	12,969	28,325+118%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	15,300
Geekbench 6 Single	1,105	2,900+162%
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,936	13,800+54%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Xeon E5-4627 v4 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 7600X). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Xeon E5-4627 v4 offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: C610 (Xeon E5-4627 v4) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	1536 GB+1100%	128 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Xeon E5-4627 v4) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Xeon E5-4627 v4 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

Feature	Xeon E5-4627 v4	Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4627 v4 launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($200 vs $178), the Ryzen 5 7600X is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4627 v4 delivers 64.8 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 84.2% better value option.