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 5750G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,272 less on MSRP ($430 MSRP vs $2,702 MSRP).
✅Delivers 524.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 55.7 vs 8.9 PassMark/$ ($430 MSRP vs $2,702 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2679 v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,131).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 50 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2679 v4, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2679 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.9 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($2,702 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

2021

Xeon E5-2679 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,272 less on MSRP ($430 MSRP vs $2,702 MSRP).
✅Delivers 524.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 55.7 vs 8.9 PassMark/$ ($430 MSRP vs $2,702 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2679 v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (23,971 vs 24,131).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 50 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2679 v4, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 8.9 vs 55.7 PassMark/$ ($2,702 MSRP vs $430 MSRP).
❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2679 v4 better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2679 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G 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 E5-2679 v4 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.4% 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 E5-2679 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 20 cores and 40 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 212.5% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2679 v4 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E5-2679 v4 is 528.4% more expensive on MSRP at $2,702 MSRP versus $430 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is also 524.2% better value on MSRP (55.7 vs 8.9 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 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 5750G Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2679 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
1080p
low	222 FPS	182 FPS
medium	188 FPS	160 FPS
high	151 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	189 FPS	151 FPS
medium	155 FPS	127 FPS
high	123 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	90 FPS	70 FPS
medium	79 FPS	62 FPS
high	63 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
1080p
low	481 FPS	364 FPS
medium	398 FPS	331 FPS
high	343 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	415 FPS	313 FPS
medium	359 FPS	284 FPS
high	314 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	286 FPS	195 FPS
medium	254 FPS	178 FPS
high	237 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	120 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
1080p
low	599 FPS	603 FPS
medium	589 FPS	603 FPS
high	532 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	436 FPS	603 FPS
1440p
low	526 FPS	603 FPS
medium	449 FPS	590 FPS
high	402 FPS	559 FPS
ultra	331 FPS	505 FPS
4K
low	383 FPS	447 FPS
medium	322 FPS	363 FPS
high	284 FPS	328 FPS
ultra	223 FPS	274 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
1080p
low	599 FPS	603 FPS
medium	599 FPS	603 FPS
high	599 FPS	603 FPS
ultra	599 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	599 FPS	603 FPS
medium	599 FPS	603 FPS
high	599 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	462 FPS
4K
low	552 FPS	527 FPS
medium	497 FPS	472 FPS
high	439 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	359 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G and Xeon E5-2679 v4

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 23,971 points. Launch price was $299.

Xeon E5-2679 v4

The Xeon E5-2679 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 20 cores and 40 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 200 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 24,131 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2679 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2679 v4 — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses the Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G scores 23,971 against the Xeon E5-2679 v4's 24,131 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2679 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2679 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+39%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+52%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	50 MB+213%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	5 MB+900%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne PRO (Zen 3) (2021)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	23,971	24,131
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	12,000

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
Socket	AM4	LGA2011-3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	1536 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G) / Yes (Xeon E5-2679 v4).

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G	Xeon E5-2679 v4
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G launched at $430 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2679 v4 debuted at $2702. On MSRP ($430 vs $2702), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G is $2272 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G delivers 55.7 pts/$ vs 8.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2679 v4 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G the 144.8% better value option.