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 Z2 Go

2025

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 130W, a 128W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Xeon E5-2667 v2 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2667 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2667 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,186 vs 12,188).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Ryzen Z2 Go mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌6400% higher power demand at 130W vs 2W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Z2 Go can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen Z2 Go

2025

Xeon E5-2667 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 130W, a 128W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 680M, while Xeon E5-2667 v2 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 16.
✅150% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2667 v2, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (12,186 vs 12,188).
❌Launch MSRP is still $300 MSRP, while Ryzen Z2 Go mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌6400% higher power demand at 130W vs 2W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen Z2 Go can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Z2 Go better than Xeon E5-2667 v2?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2667 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen Z2 Go 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 Z2 Go is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 7.5% higher max boost clock.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen Z2 Go is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen Z2 Go is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E5-2667 v2 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen Z2 Go is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you 0.0% higher PassMark. Xeon E5-2667 v2 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (40.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 Z2 Go is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2013), a healthier platform with a newer socket and DDR5 instead of LGA2011, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 Z2 Go Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2667 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
1080p
low	176 FPS	170 FPS
medium	139 FPS	145 FPS
high	112 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	145 FPS
medium	113 FPS	120 FPS
high	91 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	66 FPS
medium	65 FPS	59 FPS
high	52 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
1080p
low	286 FPS	305 FPS
medium	241 FPS	305 FPS
high	216 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	232 FPS
1440p
low	249 FPS	305 FPS
medium	213 FPS	288 FPS
high	194 FPS	245 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	195 FPS	204 FPS
medium	172 FPS	187 FPS
high	143 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	139 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
1080p
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	305 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	305 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	305 FPS
4K
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	277 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	220 FPS	305 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
1080p
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	305 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	305 FPS
1440p
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	305 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	305 FPS
4K
low	305 FPS	305 FPS
medium	305 FPS	305 FPS
high	305 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	305 FPS	305 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen Z2 Go and Xeon E5-2667 v2

Ryzen Z2 Go

The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2667 v2

The Xeon E5-2667 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 12,186 points. Launch price was $2,300.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen Z2 Go packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z2 Go (base: 3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen Z2 Go uses the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture (6 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen Z2 Go scores 12,188 against the Xeon E5-2667 v2's 12,186 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen Z2 Go. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen Z2 Go vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2667 v2.

Feature	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3.3 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	8 MB	20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-73%	22 nm
Architecture	Rembrandt R (2025)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	12,188	12,186
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,802	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,842	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	6,073	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-6400 on the Ryzen Z2 Go versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2667 v2 — the Ryzen Z2 Go supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2667 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen Z2 Go) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2667 v2). PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen Z2 Go) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2667 v2) — the Xeon E5-2667 v2 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Rembrandt-R (Ryzen Z2 Go) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2667 v2).

Feature	Ryzen Z2 Go	Xeon E5-2667 v2
Socket	—	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-6400+67%	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	768 GB+1100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go) / not specified (Xeon E5-2667 v2). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Xeon E5-2667 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.