Xeon Silver 4216 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Xeon Silver 4216
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4216
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+261%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($800) | ✅ More affordable ($220) |
Performance Check
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 Silver 4216 and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Xeon Silver 4216
The Xeon Silver 4216 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 22 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 21,022 points. Launch price was $1,002.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Xeon Silver 4216 packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4216 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4216 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon Silver 4216 uses the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon Silver 4216 scores 21,022 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon Silver 4216. L3 cache: 22 MB on the Xeon Silver 4216 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 32+100% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+52% |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB+38% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+3100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 21,022 | 20,870 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 16,500 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,013 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,286 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon Silver 4216 uses the LGA3647 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 1024 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 6 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon Silver 4216) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE). Primary use case: Xeon Silver 4216 targets Server / Edge computing. Direct competitor: Xeon Silver 4216 rivals EPYC 7262.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Server / Edge computing | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon Silver 4216 launched at $1011 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE debuted at $220. At current prices ($800 vs $220), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is $580 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon Silver 4216 delivers 26.3 pts/$ vs 94.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE the 113.2% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon Silver 4216 | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1011 | $220-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $800 | $220-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.3 | 94.9+261% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2024 |
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