Ryzen Z1 vs Xeon E5-2666 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2666 V3
2014
10 cores / 20 threads, 135 Watt
9.31

Ryzen Z1 outperforms Xeon E5-2666 V3 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2666 V3 and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking850646
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency6.2974.59
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date13 November 2014 (9 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2666 V3 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size356 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2666 V3 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 configuration21
Socket2011-3FP8
Power consumption (TDP)135 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 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 E5-2666 V3 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 E5-2666 V3 and Ryzen Z1 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 E5-2666 V3 and Ryzen Z1. 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 dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 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 E5-2666 V3 9.31
Ryzen Z1 12.27
+31.8%

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 E5-2666 V3 14247
Ryzen Z1 18778
+31.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.31 12.27
Physical cores 10 6
Threads 20 12
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 135 Watt 15 Watt

Xeon E5-2666 V3 has 66.7% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen Z1, on the other hand, has a 31.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 450% more advanced lithography process, and 800% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2666 V3 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2666 V3 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2666 V3 and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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