Xeon E5-2649 V3 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.59
+105%

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Xeon E5-2649 V3 by a whopping 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking413941
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation49.99no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency23.277.03
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)8 September 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed4.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm22 nm
Die size178 mm2356 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 million2,600 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3 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 configuration12
SocketAM52011-3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760Mno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2040

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 16.59
+105%
Xeon E5-2649 V3 8.10

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25390
+105%
Xeon E5-2649 V3 12399

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.59 8.10
Recency 8 January 2024 8 September 2014
Physical cores 6 10
Threads 12 20
Chip lithography 4 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 104.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, a 450% more advanced lithography process, and 61.5% lower power consumption.

Xeon E5-2649 V3, on the other hand, has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2649 V3 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2649 V3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8600G and Xeon E5-2649 V3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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