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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Gold 5420+ vs Ryzen 7 5700

The Xeon Gold 5420+ is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 5700 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 9 months newer
  • Up to 932% more expensive$1848 vs $175.99
  • Up to 17% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Up to 932% cheaper$175.99 vs $1848
  • Up to 1104% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 40 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 5420+ has 36.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 has a 85% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 boosts 12% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 5700 draws 140W less power.

LGA4677
Sockethelp
AM4
Sapphire Rapids
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Server/Workstation
Segmenthelp
Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
4400 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Gold 5420+ or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700. It's 16% faster than the Xeon Gold 5420+ on average across 100+ games, scoring 44/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5700 than Xeon Gold 5420+?expand_more
16% 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 Gold 5420+ or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5700 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 44/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Gold 5420+ and Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
Performance: Xeon Gold 5420+ scores 51/100, Ryzen 7 5700 scores 44/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon Gold 5420+ 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 Gold 5420+ or Ryzen 7 5700?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5700 is the stronger pick at 44/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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