Ryzen 7 1700X vs Xeon E5-2660 v4

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Passmark Score

15623

Passmark Score

15650

Performance Difference

Xeon E5-2660 v4 is 0.2% faster than Ryzen 7 1700X

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Xeon E5-2660 v4 performs 0.2% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 7 1700X and Xeon E5-2660 v4.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 7 1700X and Xeon E5-2660 v4

AMD

Ryzen 7 1700X

The Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16384 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,623 points. Launch price was $399.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 7
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$399
Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries
Release Date:2 March 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Zen (2017−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:984

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:768 kB
L2 Cache:4096 kB
L3 Cache:16384 kB
Max Frequency:3.8 GHz
Multiplicador:34
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.4 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):95 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:42.671 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB
Intel

Xeon E5-2660 v4

The Xeon E5-2660 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 14 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 35 MB. L2 cache: 3.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 15,650 points. Launch price was $1,445.

General Information

Type:server
Series:Intel Xeon E5
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$1,445
Release Date:20 June 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Broadwell (2015−2019)
Performance Ranking Position:982

Technical Specifications

Cores:14
Threads:28
Die Size:306.18 mm2
L2 Cache:3.5 MB
L3 Cache:35 MB
Max Frequency:3.2 GHz
Multiplicador:20
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2 GHz
Transistor Count:4700 Million
Type De Autocarro:QPI
Process Technology:14 nm
Max Core Temperature:79 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:2 × 9.6 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA2011
Power Consumption (TDP):105 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400
Memory Channels:4
Memory Bandwidth:76.8 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:1,536 GB

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