Ryzen 7 4800U vs Xeon E5-2695 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 4800U

2020

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2695 v3 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,528).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2695 v3, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads.

Xeon E5-2695 v3

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+337.5% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads.

Trade-offs

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

Ryzen 7 4800U

2020

Xeon E5-2695 v3

2014

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+337.5% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 14 cores / 28 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2695 v3 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (16,427 vs 16,528).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 35 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2695 v3, which brings 14 cores / 28 threads.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2695 v3 better than Ryzen 7 4800U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2695 v3 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 4800U 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 E5-2695 v3 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.2% 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 E5-2695 v3 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 14 cores and 28 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 337.5% larger total L3 cache (35 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2695 v3 still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E5-2695 v3 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 11.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Ryzen 7 4800U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2014). 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 7 4800U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2695 v3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	171 FPS	176 FPS
medium	140 FPS	154 FPS
high	112 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	148 FPS
medium	118 FPS	125 FPS
high	92 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	69 FPS
medium	60 FPS	62 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	180 FPS	368 FPS
medium	153 FPS	334 FPS
high	139 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	122 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	316 FPS
medium	136 FPS	287 FPS
high	126 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	190 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	197 FPS
medium	114 FPS	180 FPS
high	107 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	122 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	396 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	372 FPS	358 FPS
high	327 FPS	323 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	269 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon E5-2695 v3
1080p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	411 FPS	413 FPS
1440p
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	411 FPS	413 FPS
high	411 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	413 FPS
4K
low	411 FPS	413 FPS
medium	384 FPS	413 FPS
high	340 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	285 FPS	362 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 4800U and Xeon E5-2695 v3

Ryzen 7 4800U

The Ryzen 7 4800U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,427 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2695 v3

The Xeon E5-2695 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 16,528 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 4800U packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 offers 14 cores / 28 threads — the Xeon E5-2695 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 7 4800U versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2695 v3 — a 24% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 4800U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 4800U scores 16,427 against the Xeon E5-2695 v3's 16,528 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2695 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 4800U vs 35 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2695 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 7 4800U	Xeon E5-2695 v3
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	14 / 28+75%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+27%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.3 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	35 MB (total)+338%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	16,427	16,528

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 4800U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2695 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.