Ryzen Z1 vs Xeon E5-2658 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2658 v4
2016
14 cores / 28 threads, 105 Watt
9.09
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94
+31.4%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms Xeon E5-2658 v4 by a substantial 31% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking848651
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.89no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Xeon E5Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency8.1975.28
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,832no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1 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 cores14 (Tetradeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2812
Base clock speedno data3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache3.5 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache35 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die size306.18 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors4700 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataFP8
Power consumption (TDP)105 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1. 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 E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1.

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 E5-2658 v4 9.09
Ryzen Z1 11.94
+31.4%

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 E5-2658 v4 14434
Ryzen Z1 18962
+31.4%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E5-2658 v4 679
Ryzen Z1 2252
+232%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E5-2658 v4 8111
Ryzen Z1 8321
+2.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.09 11.94
Physical cores 14 6
Threads 28 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 105 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon E5-2658 v4 has 133.3% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 31.4% higher aggregate performance score, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 600% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2658 v4 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2658 v4 is a mobile workstation processor while Ryzen Z1 is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2658 v4 and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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