Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs Xeon E5-4660 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 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,375).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4660 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4660 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Xeon E5-4660 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 120W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (40 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 16 cores / 32 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,342 vs 15,375).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 40 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4660 v4, which brings 16 cores / 32 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $299 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4660 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌84.6% higher power demand at 120W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 better than Xeon E5-4660 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4660 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-4660 v4 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?

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is at an unclear MSRP at $299 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 36.7% higher max boost clock. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-4660 v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.2% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (51.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 2700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2016). 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 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-4660 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	176 FPS	176 FPS
medium	154 FPS	152 FPS
high	128 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	147 FPS
medium	122 FPS	123 FPS
high	97 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	68 FPS
medium	59 FPS	61 FPS
high	47 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	336 FPS	210 FPS
medium	297 FPS	191 FPS
high	265 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	307 FPS	180 FPS
medium	278 FPS	164 FPS
high	246 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	215 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	114 FPS
medium	207 FPS	105 FPS
high	193 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	384 FPS	384 FPS
high	384 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	384 FPS	384 FPS
high	384 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	337 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	319 FPS	363 FPS
high	281 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
1080p
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	384 FPS	384 FPS
high	384 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	384 FPS	384 FPS
high	384 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	384 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	384 FPS
medium	384 FPS	384 FPS
high	384 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	332 FPS	353 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 and Xeon E5-4660 v4

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-4660 v4

The Xeon E5-4660 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 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 40 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,375 points. Launch price was $4,727.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Xeon E5-4660 v4 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-4660 v4 — a 31% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 scores 15,342 against the Xeon E5-4660 v4's 15,375 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E5-4660 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 vs 40 MB on the Xeon E5-4660 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700	Xeon E5-4660 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	16 / 32+100%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+37%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+45%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	40 MB+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4 MB+700%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	15,342	15,375

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4660 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.