Ryzen 5 6600HS vs Xeon E5-2682 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 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCLGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2682 v4 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2682 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-2682 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,971 vs 18,975).
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FCLGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Xeon E5-2682 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 120W, a 85W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of FCLGA2011 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2682 v4 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2682 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,971 vs 18,975).
❌242.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FCLGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 6600HS better than Xeon E5-2682 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2682 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 6600HS 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 6600HS is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 6600HS still looks like the safer overall buy. Ryzen 5 6600HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0% better PassMark.

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

Ryzen 5 6600HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2016), a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of FCLGA2011, and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 16/32. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 6600HS Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2682 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2682 v4
1080p
low	167 FPS	177 FPS
medium	145 FPS	152 FPS
high	117 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	149 FPS
medium	122 FPS	124 FPS
high	98 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	69 FPS
medium	72 FPS	61 FPS
high	57 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2682 v4
1080p
low	353 FPS	365 FPS
medium	294 FPS	331 FPS
high	259 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	225 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	314 FPS
medium	259 FPS	285 FPS
high	235 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	195 FPS
medium	196 FPS	178 FPS
high	179 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	121 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2682 v4
1080p
low	474 FPS	474 FPS
medium	457 FPS	474 FPS
high	414 FPS	458 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	410 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	474 FPS
medium	400 FPS	436 FPS
high	360 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	349 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	400 FPS
medium	284 FPS	322 FPS
high	246 FPS	287 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	239 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2682 v4
1080p
low	474 FPS	474 FPS
medium	474 FPS	474 FPS
high	474 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	474 FPS
medium	474 FPS	474 FPS
high	474 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	474 FPS
medium	471 FPS	470 FPS
high	420 FPS	415 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	355 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600HS and Xeon E5-2682 v4

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2682 v4

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 18,971 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2682 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2682 v4 — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS. The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600HS scores 18,975 against the Xeon E5-2682 v4's 18,971 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 6600HS. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-2682 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2682 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+80%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	40 MB+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	18,975	18,971

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2682 v4 uses FCLGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.