Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Xeon E-2468

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 5700X3D

2024

Why buy it

✅+300% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2468 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,303 vs 26,652).
❌Launch MSRP is still $249 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 96 MB).

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

2024

Xeon E-2468

2023

Why buy it

✅+300% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 24 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2468 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,303 vs 26,652).
❌Launch MSRP is still $249 MSRP, while Xeon E-2468 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Xeon E-2468 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (24 MB vs 96 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2468 better than Ryzen 7 5700X3D?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2468 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 E-2468 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.5% 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, Xeon E-2468 is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

Xeon E-2468 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 5700X3D makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E-2468 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 5700X3D is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Xeon E-2468 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. 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 7 5700X3D Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2468 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	161 FPS	254 FPS
medium	132 FPS	245 FPS
high	113 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	220 FPS
medium	116 FPS	189 FPS
high	93 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	132 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	152 FPS
medium	58 FPS	130 FPS
high	46 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	88 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	510 FPS	616 FPS
medium	450 FPS	522 FPS
high	349 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	533 FPS
medium	385 FPS	467 FPS
high	309 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	267 FPS	313 FPS
medium	243 FPS	280 FPS
high	210 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	232 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	658 FPS	646 FPS
medium	598 FPS	529 FPS
high	544 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	480 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	537 FPS	588 FPS
medium	455 FPS	489 FPS
high	407 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	369 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	424 FPS
medium	309 FPS	369 FPS
high	273 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
1080p
low	658 FPS	666 FPS
medium	658 FPS	666 FPS
high	658 FPS	666 FPS
ultra	604 FPS	652 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	666 FPS
medium	607 FPS	666 FPS
high	520 FPS	608 FPS
ultra	450 FPS	535 FPS
4K
low	499 FPS	536 FPS
medium	449 FPS	490 FPS
high	395 FPS	438 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	382 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Xeon E-2468

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,303 points. Launch price was $249.

Xeon E-2468

The Xeon E-2468 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 26,652 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Xeon E-2468 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D versus 5.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2468 — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2468 (base: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2468 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D scores 26,303 against the Xeon E-2468's 26,652 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E-2468. L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2468.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+27%
Base Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	96 MB (total)+300%	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+300%
Process	7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Vermeer (2020−2025)	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
PassMark	26,303	26,652+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,400	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,900	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	10,500	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2468 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 5700X3D	Xeon E-2468
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X3D) / not specified (Xeon E-2468). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X3D rivals Intel Core i5-14600K.