Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE 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 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2697 v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,990).
❌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 $220 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2697 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2697 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌314.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Xeon E5-2697 v4

2016

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 18 cores / 36 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2697 v4 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,990).
❌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 $220 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2697 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌314.3% higher power demand at 145W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2697 v4 better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

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 5755GE 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 E5-2697 v4 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.5% 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, Xeon E5-2697 v4 is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 18 cores and 36 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 181.3% larger total L3 cache (45 MB vs 16 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2697 v4 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E5-2697 v4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $220 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 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 5755GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2697 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	171 FPS	182 FPS
medium	148 FPS	158 FPS
high	119 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	152 FPS
medium	124 FPS	128 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	62 FPS
high	59 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	408 FPS	364 FPS
medium	345 FPS	330 FPS
high	301 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	224 FPS
1440p
low	352 FPS	313 FPS
medium	310 FPS	284 FPS
high	276 FPS	242 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	188 FPS
4K
low	243 FPS	195 FPS
medium	220 FPS	178 FPS
high	208 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	120 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	522 FPS	525 FPS
medium	522 FPS	525 FPS
high	511 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	428 FPS	525 FPS
1440p
low	506 FPS	525 FPS
medium	434 FPS	525 FPS
high	389 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	525 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	466 FPS
medium	316 FPS	379 FPS
high	278 FPS	345 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	289 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE	Xeon E5-2697 v4
1080p
low	522 FPS	525 FPS
medium	522 FPS	525 FPS
high	522 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	525 FPS
1440p
low	522 FPS	525 FPS
medium	522 FPS	525 FPS
high	522 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	486 FPS
4K
low	516 FPS	525 FPS
medium	462 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 5755GE and Xeon E5-2697 v4

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 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 5755GE 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 5755GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2697 v4 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE 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 5755GE scores 20,870 against the Xeon E5-2697 v4's 20,990 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2697 v4. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs 45 MB on the Xeon E5-2697 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE	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	512 kB (per core)	4.5 MB+800%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	20,870	20,990

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE 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.