Xeon E5-4669 v3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4669 v3

18 / 36

17,430

0.0%

17,466

+0.2%

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 E5-4669 v3

#115

Xeon W-1370

MSRP: $323|Avg: $323

102%

#119

Xeon 6505P

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

100%

#123

Xeon E5-4669 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#130

EPYC 9115

MSRP: $726|Avg: $726

96%

#131

EPYC 74F3

MSRP: $913|Avg: $824

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

103%

#72

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

99%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

96%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

95%

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

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 PRO 7540U (2023) utilizes 4 nm technology and LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-4669 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4669 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 E5-4669 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4669 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

Xeon E5-4669 v3

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 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: 17,430 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 17,466 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 packs 18 cores / 36 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U — a 51.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4669 v3 scores 17,430 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U's 17,466 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U. L3 cache: 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U.

Feature	Xeon E5-4669 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Cores / Threads	18 / 36+200%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.9 GHz+69%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	45 MB (total)+181%	16 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	22 nm	4 nm-82%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
PassMark	17,430	17,466

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E5-4669 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U
Socket	LGA2011	FP7/FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-4669 v3) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U). The Ryzen 5 PRO 7540U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.