Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE vs Xeon E5-2673 v4

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

8 Cores16 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2021

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Intel

Xeon E5-2673 v4

20 Cores40 Thrd135 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2016

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 5750GE

2021

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +6.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Draws 35W instead of 135W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (21,064 vs 21,277).
  • Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 50 MB).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2673 v4, which brings 20 cores / 40 threads.
  • Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2673 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2673 v4

2016

Why buy it

  • +1% higher PassMark.
  • +212.5% larger total L3 cache (50 MB vs 16 MB).
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 20 cores / 40 threads.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • 285.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE better than Xeon E5-2673 v4?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2673 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE 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 E5-2673 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 1% 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?
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is at an unclear MSRP at $349 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 6.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2673 v4 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (60.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5750GE 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
1080p
low176 FPS180 FPS
medium151 FPS157 FPS
high123 FPS124 FPS
ultra102 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low151 FPS149 FPS
medium126 FPS125 FPS
high101 FPS95 FPS
ultra85 FPS77 FPS
4K
low83 FPS69 FPS
medium75 FPS61 FPS
high60 FPS47 FPS
ultra47 FPS38 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
1080p
low434 FPS365 FPS
medium367 FPS332 FPS
high320 FPS280 FPS
ultra284 FPS225 FPS
1440p
low375 FPS314 FPS
medium330 FPS285 FPS
high293 FPS243 FPS
ultra251 FPS189 FPS
4K
low258 FPS196 FPS
medium234 FPS179 FPS
high221 FPS153 FPS
ultra193 FPS121 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
1080p
low527 FPS532 FPS
medium527 FPS505 FPS
high518 FPS458 FPS
ultra429 FPS410 FPS
1440p
low515 FPS522 FPS
medium440 FPS436 FPS
high395 FPS389 FPS
ultra327 FPS349 FPS
4K
low377 FPS400 FPS
medium318 FPS322 FPS
high280 FPS287 FPS
ultra220 FPS239 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
1080p
low527 FPS532 FPS
medium527 FPS532 FPS
high527 FPS532 FPS
ultra527 FPS532 FPS
1440p
low527 FPS532 FPS
medium527 FPS532 FPS
high527 FPS532 FPS
ultra488 FPS456 FPS
4K
low517 FPS518 FPS
medium463 FPS465 FPS
high412 FPS411 FPS
ultra354 FPS352 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE and Xeon E5-2673 v4

AMD

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,064 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Xeon E5-2673 v4

The Xeon E5-2673 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 50 MB. L2 cache: 5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCLGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,277 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 offers 20 cores / 40 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 v4 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE versus 2.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 v4 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE scores 21,064 against the Xeon E5-2673 v4's 21,277 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE vs 50 MB on the Xeon E5-2673 v4.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
20 / 40+150%
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz+100%
2.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+39%
2.3 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB
50 MB+213%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
5 MB+900%
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Cezanne (2021−2025)
Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark
21,064
21,277+1%
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2673 v4 uses FCLGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 7 PRO 5750GEXeon E5-2673 v4
Socket
AM4
FCLGA2011-3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0