Ryzen 5 5560U vs Xeon E5-4660 v4

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 5560U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,375).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4660 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 5560U

2021

Xeon E5-4660 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,202 vs 15,375).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4660 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5560U better than Xeon E5-4660 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4660 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 5560U 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, Xeon E5-4660 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 400% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 5560U still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 5560U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 5560U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2016). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 5560U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4660 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	169 FPS	176 FPS
medium	144 FPS	152 FPS
high	115 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	147 FPS
medium	121 FPS	123 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	61 FPS	61 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	245 FPS	210 FPS
medium	211 FPS	191 FPS
high	191 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	180 FPS
medium	184 FPS	164 FPS
high	170 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	139 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	179 FPS	114 FPS
medium	162 FPS	105 FPS
high	147 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	367 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	311 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	384 FPS
medium	298 FPS	363 FPS
high	257 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	202 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 5560U	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	373 FPS	384 FPS
high	331 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 5560U and Xeon E5-4660 v4

Ryzen 5 5560U

The Ryzen 5 5560U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 December 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 15,202 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

The Xeon E5-4660 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 5560U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5560U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5560U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5560U scores 15,202 against the Xeon E5-4660 v4's 15,375 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v4. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 5 5560U vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 5560U	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+33%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+5%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	40 MB+400%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	15,202	15,375+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 5560U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.