Intel Xeon E5-2680V4 14-core LGA 2011-3
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
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Intel Xeon E5-2680V4 14-core LGA 2011-3
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AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is widely praised for its excellent gaming performance, energy efficiency, and lower thermals compared to previous generations. Users highlight significant improvements in system quietness and cooling, making it a compelling upgrade for new builds or those coming from older platforms. While some note that the performance uplift over the 7000 series may not justify an upgrade for existing AM5 users, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many recommending it as a great budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Lower power draw and thermals
- Quieter system operation
- Good value for budget builds
- Future-proofing with AM5 platform
Cons
- No included cooler
- Requires BIOS update on older boards
- Performance uplift over 7000 series is modest
- No thermal paste included
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Xeon E5-2680V4 | AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | E5-2680V4 | 9600X |
| Codename | — | Granite Ridge |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3.5 | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | 35★ | 32 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011-3 | AM5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28★ |
| TDP | 120 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 88★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon E5-2680V4 14-core LGA 2011-3
- Strong ai (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (71st percentile)
- Strong affordability (69th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (66th percentile)
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong single thread (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-core AM5 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.