Escape From Tarkov
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RodrigoCaetano·4h ago
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Xeon E5-1660 v4 vs Ryzen 5 8500G
The Xeon E5-1660 v4 is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $212.36 more expensive!
Xeon E5-1660 v424% Score
- Up to 522% more expensive – $352.36 vs $140.00
Ryzen 5 8500G66% Score
- Up to 84% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 7 years and 8 months newer
- Up to 522% cheaper – $140.00 vs $352.36
- Up to 1042% better value for money
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 8500G has a 9% higher base clock.
LGA2011-3
Sockethelp
AM5Broadwell-EP
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2Desktop
Segmenthelp
MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E5-1660 v4 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G. It's 175% faster than the Xeon E5-1660 v4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 24/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 8500G than Xeon E5-1660 v4?expand_more
175% 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 v4 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 8500G worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 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 v4 and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Xeon E5-1660 v4 scores 24/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 66/100. 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 v4 or Ryzen 5 8500G 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 v4 or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 8500G is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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