Ryzen 5 5600 vs Xeon E5-2692 v2

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2692 v2
2013
12 cores / 24 threads, 100 Watt
7.63
Ryzen 5 5600
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
13.58
+78%

Ryzen 5 5600 outperforms Xeon E5-2692 v2 by an impressive 78% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking969554
Place by popularitynot in top-1007
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.2219.76
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-EP (2013)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)20 April 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2412
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm7 nm
Die size160 mm281 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600 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
Socket2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600 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 E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 E5-2692 v2 7.63
Ryzen 5 5600 13.58
+78%

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 E5-2692 v2 12119
Ryzen 5 5600 21573
+78%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.63 13.58
Recency 1 September 2013 20 April 2022
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 24 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2692 v2 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 5 5600, on the other hand, has a 78% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 214.3% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 5600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2692 v2 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2692 v2 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 5600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2692 v2 and Ryzen 5 5600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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