Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·15h ago
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Ryzen 5 8500G vs Xeon E5-1620
The Ryzen 5 8500G is much faster than the Xeon E5-1620 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $92.12 cheaper!
Ryzen 5 8500G67% Score
- Up to 201% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 12 years newer
- Available for $140.00
Xeon E5-162012% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
AM5
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LGA2011Phoenix2
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Sandy Bridge-EMobile
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Server/WorkstationRadeon 740M
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No Integrated Graphics5200 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3Not Overclockable
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Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 8500G or Xeon E5-1620?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 458% faster than the Xeon E5-1620 on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 12/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Xeon E5-1620?expand_more
458% 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 8500G or Xeon E5-1620?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 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 8500G and Xeon E5-1620?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100, Xeon E5-1620 scores 12/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 5 8500G or Xeon E5-1620 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 8500G or Xeon E5-1620?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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