Ryzen 7 2700X vs Xeon E5-4669 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 7 2700X

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 105W instead of 135W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4669 v3, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4669 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-4669 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 2700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,430 vs 17,450).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 135W vs 105W.

Ryzen 7 2700X

2018

Xeon E5-4669 v3

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 105W instead of 135W, a 30W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4669 v3, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4669 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 2700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,430 vs 17,450).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 135W vs 105W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 2700X better than Xeon E5-4669 v3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4669 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 2700X 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, Ryzen 7 2700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 2700X is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 2700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 2700X is at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 12.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (53.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 2700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 18/36. 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 7 2700X Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4669 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon E5-4669 v3
1080p
low	223 FPS	175 FPS
medium	191 FPS	151 FPS
high	157 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	184 FPS	147 FPS
medium	151 FPS	123 FPS
high	121 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	61 FPS
high	58 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon E5-4669 v3
1080p
low	349 FPS	212 FPS
medium	306 FPS	193 FPS
high	270 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	318 FPS	183 FPS
medium	286 FPS	166 FPS
high	251 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	233 FPS	115 FPS
medium	214 FPS	106 FPS
high	196 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	74 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon E5-4669 v3
1080p
low	436 FPS	436 FPS
medium	436 FPS	436 FPS
high	436 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	436 FPS	436 FPS
medium	436 FPS	436 FPS
high	408 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	342 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	392 FPS	436 FPS
medium	324 FPS	359 FPS
high	285 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	270 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon E5-4669 v3
1080p
low	436 FPS	436 FPS
medium	436 FPS	436 FPS
high	436 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	436 FPS
1440p
low	436 FPS	436 FPS
medium	436 FPS	436 FPS
high	436 FPS	436 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	436 FPS	436 FPS
medium	436 FPS	436 FPS
high	429 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	379 FPS	358 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 2700X and Xeon E5-4669 v3

Ryzen 7 2700X

The Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.35 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,450 points. Launch price was $329.

Xeon E5-4669 v3

The Xeon E5-4669 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,430 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 2700X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-4669 v3 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.35 GHz on the Ryzen 7 2700X versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4669 v3 — a 40% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 2700X (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 2700X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 2700X scores 17,450 against the Xeon E5-4669 v3's 17,430 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 2700X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 2700X vs 45 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4669 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 2700X	Xeon E5-4669 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	4.35 GHz+50%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+76%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	45 MB (total)+181%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	17,450	17,430

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 2700X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4669 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.