Xeon E5-2689 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.40
+130%
Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 outperforms Xeon E5-2689 by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5031083
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7Xeon
Power efficiency20.955.14
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Release date30 September 2019 (5 years ago)6 March 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache32 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm32 nm
Die size74 mm2435 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,800 million2,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)2
SocketAM42011
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt115 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes2440

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 7 PRO 3700 14.40
+130%
Xeon E5-2689 6.25

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 7 PRO 3700 22877
+131%
Xeon E5-2689 9922

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.40 6.25
Recency 30 September 2019 6 March 2012
Chip lithography 7 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 115 Watt

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 has a 130.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2689 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 is a desktop processor while Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 7 PRO 3700 and Xeon E5-2689, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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