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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon 6985P-C vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Xeon 6985P-C is slightly faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 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 2 years and 6 months newer
  • Available for $175.90

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.

Scorehelp

Xeon 6985P-C ranks 32 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon 6985P-C has 88 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon 6985P-C has 176 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon 6985P-C has 464 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 85% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 boosts 10% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 draws 485W less power.

Pricehelp
LGA7529
Sockethelp
AM4
Granite Rapids
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon 6985P-C or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Xeon 6985P-C. It's 71% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 77/100 vs 45/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Xeon 6985P-C than Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
71% 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, Xeon 6985P-C or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Xeon 6985P-C is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Xeon 6985P-C worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 77/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon 6985P-C and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: Xeon 6985P-C scores 77/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 45/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon 6985P-C or Ryzen 7 5700 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 Xeon 6985P-C or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Xeon 6985P-C is the stronger pick at 77/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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