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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 3500X vs Xeon E5-2689

The Ryzen 5 3500X is much faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 93% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 22 points higher.

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Xeon E5-2689 has 2 more cores.

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Xeon E5-2689 has 10 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 38% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 14% higher.

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Ryzen 5 3500X draws 50W less power.

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AM4
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LGA2011
Matisse
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Sandy Bridge-EP
Desktop
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Server/Workstation
No Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
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1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 200% faster than the Xeon E5-2689 on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
200% 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 3500X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 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 3500X and Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100, Xeon E5-2689 scores 11/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 3500X or Xeon E5-2689 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 3500X or Xeon E5-2689?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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