Intel Xeon E5 E5-2620 v3 6-core LGA2011-3
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
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Intel Xeon E5 E5-2620 v3 6-core LGA2011-3
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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is widely praised as an excellent value CPU for gaming and general productivity, with many noting its low power draw, included cooler, and integrated graphics. Users report it performs close to the 7600X and pairs well with mid-to-high-end GPUs, though some mention it can run hot under load and that the platform cost (AM5/DDR5) is higher. A few reviewers noted a faulty first unit or found the price slightly high, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Included stock cooler
- Integrated graphics included
- Great gaming performance
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Higher platform cost (AM5/DDR5)
- Price slightly high at MSRP
- Not ideal for heavy multitasking
- Included cooler is basic
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Xeon E5 E5-2620 v3 | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | E5-2620 v3 | 7600 |
| Codename | — | Raphael |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | 22 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | — | 6★ |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 6★ |
| L3 Cache | 15 | 32★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | AM5 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24★ |
| TDP | 85 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Xeon E5 E5-2620 v3 6-core LGA2011-3
- Strong platform (72nd percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-core AM5
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong efficiency (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong platform (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong single thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Intel Xeon E5 E5-2620 v3 6-core LGA2011-3 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.