Ryzen 7 8700F vs Xeon E5-2676 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2676 V3
2015
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
8.54
Ryzen 7 8700F
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
19.54
+129%

Ryzen 7 8700F outperforms Xeon E5-2676 V3 by a whopping 129% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking894293
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data55.81
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.7328.43
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release dateJune 2015 (9 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$270

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size356 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors2,600 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration21
Socket2011-3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E5-2676 V3 8.54
Ryzen 7 8700F 19.54
+129%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E5-2676 V3 13573
Ryzen 7 8700F 31044
+129%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.54 19.54
Physical cores 12 8
Threads 24 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2676 V3 has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 7 8700F, on the other hand, has a 128.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 450% more advanced lithography process, and 84.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 8700F is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2676 V3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2676 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 7 8700F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2676 V3 and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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