Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs Ryzen 7 2700

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Ryzen 7 2700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 / 32

15,397

0.0%

15,633

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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 7 2700

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

122%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

120%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

119%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

118%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

116%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

113%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

112%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

111%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

111%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

106%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

104%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

103%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

103%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

101%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

100%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

100%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

100%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

98%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

98%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

96%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

96%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

96%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

96%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

93%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

90%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

90%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

89%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

89%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

89%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

88%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

88%

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 7 2700 (2018) utilizes 12 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 7 2700
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($86)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 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 7 2700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($128)	✅ More affordable ($86)

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 7 2700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4667 v3 and Ryzen 7 2700

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 7 2700

The Ryzen 7 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,633 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-4667 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700 — a 34.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4667 v3 scores 15,397 against the Ryzen 7 2700's 15,633 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 7 2700
Cores / Threads	16 / 32+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+41%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	40 MB (total)+150%	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	15,397	15,633+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4667 v3	Ryzen 7 2700
Socket	LGA2011	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 launched at $128 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 2700 debuted at $299. At current prices ($128 vs $86), the Ryzen 7 2700 is $42 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-4667 v3 delivers 120.3 pts/$ vs 181.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 2700 — making the Ryzen 7 2700 the 40.7% better value option.