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Xeon E5-1660 v3 vs Ryzen 5 5600
The Xeon E5-1660 v3 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $54.01 more expensive!
Xeon E5-1660 v340% Score
Ryzen 5 560045% Score
- Up to 37% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years and 9 months newer
- Available for $144.94
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.
LGA2011-3
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
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No Integrated Graphics2133 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
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OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1660 v3 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600. It's 13% faster than the Xeon E5-1660 v3 on average across 100+ games, scoring 45/100 vs 40/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5600 than Xeon E5-1660 v3?expand_more
13% 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 E5-1660 v3 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5600 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 45/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-1660 v3 and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1660 v3 scores 40/100, Ryzen 5 5600 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 E5-1660 v3 or Ryzen 5 5600 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 E5-1660 v3 or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5600 is the stronger pick at 45/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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