Ryzen 5 2600E vs Xeon E5-2673 v2

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 110W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2673 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2673 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Xeon E5-2673 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,331 vs 12,346).
❌144.4% higher power demand at 110W vs 45W.

Ryzen 5 2600E

2018

Xeon E5-2673 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 45W instead of 110W, a 65W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.8% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+56.3% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2673 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2673 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,331 vs 12,346).
❌144.4% higher power demand at 110W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 2600E better than Xeon E5-2673 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2673 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 2600E is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 2600E is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 2600E still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 2600E is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 2600E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 2600E Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2673 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon E5-2673 v2
1080p
low	176 FPS	179 FPS
medium	154 FPS	143 FPS
high	127 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	145 FPS
medium	122 FPS	114 FPS
high	97 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	67 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon E5-2673 v2
1080p
low	252 FPS	308 FPS
medium	219 FPS	308 FPS
high	195 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	227 FPS	308 FPS
medium	199 FPS	308 FPS
high	177 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	217 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	226 FPS
medium	160 FPS	201 FPS
high	141 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	148 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon E5-2673 v2
1080p
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	309 FPS	308 FPS
high	309 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	309 FPS	308 FPS
high	309 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	292 FPS	308 FPS
high	253 FPS	302 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	243 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon E5-2673 v2
1080p
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	309 FPS	308 FPS
high	309 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	308 FPS
1440p
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	309 FPS	308 FPS
high	309 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	308 FPS
4K
low	309 FPS	308 FPS
medium	309 FPS	308 FPS
high	309 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	309 FPS	308 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2600E and Xeon E5-2673 v2

Ryzen 5 2600E

The Ryzen 5 2600E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 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: 12,346 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2673 v2

The Xeon E5-2673 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 12,331 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 2600E packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2673 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v2 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600E versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v2 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2600E is built on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2600E scores 12,346 against the Xeon E5-2673 v2's 12,331 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600E. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600E vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2600E	Xeon E5-2673 v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	8 / 16+33%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	25 MB+56%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	—
PassMark	12,346	12,331

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 2600E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2673 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.