Ryzen 5 7535H vs Xeon E5-2698 v3

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 7535H

2023

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 E5-2698 v3 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,832 vs 18,870).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2698 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 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

❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Ryzen 5 7535H

2023

Xeon E5-2698 v3

2014

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: +6.2% higher average FPS across 4 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 E5-2698 v3 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (18,832 vs 18,870).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2698 v3, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA2011 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7535H moves to FP7 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2698 v3 better than Ryzen 5 7535H?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2698 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 7535H 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 E5-2698 v3 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2698 v3 is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 32 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2698 v3 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E5-2698 v3 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 5 7535H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2014) 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 7535H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2698 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	168 FPS	181 FPS
medium	146 FPS	158 FPS
high	119 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	152 FPS
medium	121 FPS	128 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	69 FPS
medium	71 FPS	62 FPS
high	56 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	359 FPS	368 FPS
medium	299 FPS	334 FPS
high	264 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	311 FPS	316 FPS
medium	263 FPS	287 FPS
high	240 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	231 FPS	197 FPS
medium	199 FPS	180 FPS
high	182 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	122 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	471 FPS	472 FPS
medium	471 FPS	472 FPS
high	467 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	472 FPS
medium	435 FPS	472 FPS
high	394 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	369 FPS	444 FPS
medium	306 FPS	361 FPS
high	268 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	273 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon E5-2698 v3
1080p
low	471 FPS	472 FPS
medium	471 FPS	472 FPS
high	471 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	472 FPS
1440p
low	471 FPS	472 FPS
medium	471 FPS	472 FPS
high	471 FPS	472 FPS
ultra	471 FPS	472 FPS
4K
low	471 FPS	472 FPS
medium	471 FPS	472 FPS
high	436 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	383 FPS	374 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7535H and Xeon E5-2698 v3

Ryzen 5 7535H

The Ryzen 5 7535H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 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: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 18,832 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2698 v3

The Xeon E5-2698 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 18,870 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 7535H packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-2698 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535H versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2698 v3 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7535H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7535H scores 18,832 against the Xeon E5-2698 v3's 18,870 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-2698 v3. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535H vs 40 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2698 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 5 7535H	Xeon E5-2698 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	16 / 32+167%
Boost Clock	4.55 GHz+26%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+43%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	40 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	6 nm-73%	22 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	18,832	18,870

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 7535H uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2698 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.