Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE vs Xeon E5-2697 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 5750GE

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 145W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2697 v4, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2697 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2697 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,990 vs 21,064).
❌314.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

2021

Xeon E5-2697 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 145W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (16 MB vs 45 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2697 v4, which brings 18 cores / 36 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $349 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2697 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,990 vs 21,064).
❌314.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE better than Xeon E5-2697 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2697 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 gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.5% 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, Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

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 $349 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (60.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 18/36. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 5750GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2697 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	176 FPS	182 FPS
medium	151 FPS	158 FPS
high	123 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	126 FPS	128 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	69 FPS
medium	75 FPS	62 FPS
high	60 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	434 FPS	364 FPS
medium	367 FPS	330 FPS
high	320 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	375 FPS	313 FPS
medium	330 FPS	284 FPS
high	293 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	251 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	258 FPS	195 FPS
medium	234 FPS	178 FPS
high	221 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	120 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	527 FPS	525 FPS
medium	527 FPS	525 FPS
high	518 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	429 FPS	525 FPS
1440p
low	515 FPS	525 FPS
medium	440 FPS	525 FPS
high	395 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	525 FPS
4K
low	377 FPS	466 FPS
medium	318 FPS	379 FPS
high	280 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	527 FPS	525 FPS
medium	527 FPS	525 FPS
high	527 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	527 FPS	525 FPS
1440p
low	527 FPS	525 FPS
medium	527 FPS	525 FPS
high	527 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	486 FPS
4K
low	517 FPS	525 FPS
medium	463 FPS	494 FPS
high	412 FPS	437 FPS
ultra	354 FPS	374 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE and Xeon E5-2697 v4

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.

Xeon E5-2697 v4

The Xeon E5-2697 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 18 cores and 36 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 45 MB. L2 cache: 4.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 145 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 20,990 points. Launch price was $2,702.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 offers 18 cores / 36 threads — the Xeon E5-2697 v4 has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 — a 24.4% 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 E5-2697 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE scores 21,064 against the Xeon E5-2697 v4's 20,990 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	18 / 36+125%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+28%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+39%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB	45 MB+181%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	4.5 MB+800%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	21,064	20,990

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2697 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.