Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 / 32

15,397

0.0%

21,845

+41.9%

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. 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 E5-4667 v3

#41

Xeon W-2195

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

155%

#50

Xeon Gold 6238R

MSRP: $2612|Avg: N/A

121%

#54

EPYC 4465P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

105%

#55

Ryzen 5 PRO 7645

MSRP: $229|Avg: $192

100%

#56

Xeon E5-4667 v3

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

100%

#59

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

MSRP: $409|Avg: $450

95%

#60

Xeon Platinum 8571N

MSRP: $599|Avg: $418

95%

#61

Xeon Platinum 8270

MSRP: $7405|Avg: N/A

95%

#62

EPYC 4464P

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

91%

#63

EPYC 4345P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

91%

#64

EPYC 4344P

MSRP: $329|Avg: $314

89%

#65

EPYC 4364P

MSRP: $399|Avg: $334

85%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

84%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

82%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

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 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+35%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($128)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

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 E5-4667 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4667 v3 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Xeon E5-4667 v3

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,397 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 45.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4667 v3 scores 15,397 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 34.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+59%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.7 GHz+85%
L3 Cache	40 MB (total)+25%	32 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	15,397	21,845+42%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($128 vs $135), the Xeon E5-4667 v3 is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4667 v3 delivers 120.3 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 29.4% better value option.