Xeon E5-4628L v4
VS
Ryzen 5 5600

Xeon E5-4628L v4 vs Ryzen 5 5600

Intel

Xeon E5-4628L v4

14 Cores28 Thrd75 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

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. The Xeon E5-4628L v4 is positioned at rank #447 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 E5-4628L v4

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6775%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
6402%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4648%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1400%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1109%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
970%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
556%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
548%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
499%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
499%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
494%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
480%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
474%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
472%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
468%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
98%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
98%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
98%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
97%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
97%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
97%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
97%
#447
Xeon E5-4628L v4
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#449
Ryzen 5 1400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $91
99%
#450
Celeron G1850
MSRP: $42|Avg: $30
99%
#451
Celeron G3900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $70
98%
#453
Phenom X4 9100e
MSRP: $200|Avg: $35
98%
#457
Celeron G3950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $30
98%
#462
Athlon X2 340
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
135%
#9
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.
InsightXeon E5-4628L v4Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($115)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4628L v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-4628L v4Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4628L v4 and Ryzen 5 5600

Intel

Xeon E5-4628L v4

The Xeon E5-4628L 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 75 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 11,503 points. Launch price was $2,535.

AMD

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.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4628L v4 packs 14 cores / 28 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4628L v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4628L v4 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 83.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600. The Xeon E5-4628L v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4628L v4 scores 11,503 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 60.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. L3 cache: 35 MB on the Xeon E5-4628L v4 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

FeatureXeon E5-4628L v4Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads
14 / 28+133%
6 / 12
Boost Clock
1.8 GHz
4.4 GHz+144%
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
L3 Cache
35 MB+9%
32 MB (total)
L2 Cache
3.5 MB+600%
512K (per core)
Process
14 nm
7 nm-50%
Architecture
Broadwell (2015−2019)
Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark
11,503
21,550+87%
Cinebench R23 Multi
11,077
Geekbench 6 Single
2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,600
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4628L v4) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop.

FeatureXeon E5-4628L v4Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Desktop