Xeon E5-4667 v3
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Ryzen 7 5700U

Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs Ryzen 7 5700U

Intel

Xeon E5-4667 v3

16 Cores32 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2021

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. 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 5700U

#27
Core Ultra 7 265HX
MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A
119%
#31
Ryzen 5 230
MSRP: $200|Avg: $190
111%
#36
Core i5-11500B
MSRP: $185|Avg: $185
101%
#38
Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#42
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D
MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A
96%
#49
Core i9-12900HX
MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 5700U (2021) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4667 v3Ryzen 7 5700U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($128)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)
✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 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.
InsightXeon E5-4667 v3Ryzen 7 5700U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($128)
More affordable ($0)

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 E5-4667 v3 and Ryzen 7 5700U

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700U

The Ryzen 7 5700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,511 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700U 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 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700U — a 38.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4667 v3 scores 15,397 against the Ryzen 7 5700U's 15,511 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700U. L3 cache: 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4667 v3 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700U.

FeatureXeon E5-4667 v3Ryzen 7 5700U
Cores / Threads
16 / 32+100%
8 / 16
Boost Clock
2.9 GHz
4.3 GHz+48%
Base Clock
2 GHz+11%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
40 MB (total)+400%
8 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
22 nm
7 nm-68%
Architecture
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark
15,397
15,511
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,600
Geekbench 6 Single
1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi
6,000
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4667 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4667 v3Ryzen 7 5700U
Socket
LGA2011
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4667 v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700U). The Ryzen 7 5700U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)), while the Xeon E5-4667 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700U targets Mainstream Laptop.

FeatureXeon E5-4667 v3Ryzen 7 5700U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Graphics (8 CUs)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Mainstream Laptop