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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2600 vs Xeon E5-2673 v3

The Ryzen 5 2600 is slightly faster than the Xeon E5-2673 v3 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 13% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 8 months newer
  • Available for $199

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Xeon E5-2673 v3 ranks 3 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2673 v3 has 14 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has a 42% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 draws 40W less power.

AM4
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LGA2011-3
Zen
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Haswell-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2600 or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600. It's 14% faster than the Xeon E5-2673 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 25/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 2600 than Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
14% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 5 2600 or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 2600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2600 and Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2600 scores 22/100, Xeon E5-2673 v3 scores 25/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 2600 or Xeon E5-2673 v3 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 5 2600 or Xeon E5-2673 v3?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 2600 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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