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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E5-2667 v2 vs Ryzen 5 5500

The Xeon E5-2667 v2 is much slower than the Ryzen 5 5500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 110% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $84.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 5500 ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E5-2667 v2 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 5500 draws 65W less power.

LGA2011
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AM4
Ivy Bridge-EP
Codenamehelp
Cezanne
Server/Workstation
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-2667 v2 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500. It's 126% faster than the Xeon E5-2667 v2 on average across 100+ games, scoring 43/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 5500 than Xeon E5-2667 v2?expand_more
126% 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 E5-2667 v2 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 5500 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 43/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon E5-2667 v2 and Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-2667 v2 scores 19/100, Ryzen 5 5500 scores 43/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Xeon E5-2667 v2 or Ryzen 5 5500 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 E5-2667 v2 or Ryzen 5 5500?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 5500 is the stronger pick at 43/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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