Ryzen 5 6600HS vs Xeon E5-2690 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

✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2690 v4 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2690 v4, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2690 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Xeon E5-2690 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FP7 with DDR5 support instead of LGA2011 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +15.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2690 v4 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,255).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2690 v4, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 6600HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 6600HS moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2690 v4 better than Ryzen 5 6600HS?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2690 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 gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-2690 v4 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 15.6% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2690 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 28 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 118.8% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2690 v4 is the smarter buy today. Xeon E5-2690 v4 is at an unclear MSRP at $2,090 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 15.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (9.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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) and a healthier platform with FP7 and DDR5 instead of LGA2011. 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 E5-2690 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	167 FPS	177 FPS
medium	145 FPS	154 FPS
high	117 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	148 FPS
medium	122 FPS	125 FPS
high	98 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	77 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 E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	353 FPS	364 FPS
medium	294 FPS	330 FPS
high	259 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	313 FPS
medium	259 FPS	284 FPS
high	235 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	227 FPS	195 FPS
medium	196 FPS	178 FPS
high	179 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	120 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	457 FPS	481 FPS
high	414 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	344 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	400 FPS	481 FPS
high	360 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	481 FPS
4K
low	340 FPS	447 FPS
medium	284 FPS	363 FPS
high	246 FPS	331 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
1080p
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	474 FPS	481 FPS
high	474 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	481 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	474 FPS	481 FPS
high	474 FPS	481 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	461 FPS
4K
low	474 FPS	481 FPS
medium	471 FPS	470 FPS
high	420 FPS	416 FPS
ultra	364 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600HS and Xeon E5-2690 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 E5-2690 v4

The Xeon E5-2690 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 19,255 points. Launch price was $2,090.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2690 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2690 v4 — a 25% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600HS scores 18,975 against the Xeon E5-2690 v4's 19,255 — a 1.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2690 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS vs 35 MB on the Xeon E5-2690 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 6600HS	Xeon E5-2690 v4
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	14 / 28+133%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+29%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	35 MB+119%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	3.5 MB+600%
Process	6 nm-57%	14 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	18,975	19,255+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2690 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.