Core i5-9400H vs Xeon E5-2620 v3

Core i5-9400H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.3 GHz2019

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-9400H

4 / 8

7,794

+0.8%

7,734

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-9400H is positioned at rank 421 and the Xeon E5-2620 v3 is on rank 643, so the Core i5-9400H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-9400H

#409

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

565%

#410

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

556%

#411

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

511%

#412

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

508%

#413

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

504%

#415

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

487%

#416

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

467%

#417

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

466%

#418

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

453%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

100%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1879%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1452%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

98%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

98%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

97%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

94%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

97%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

96%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-9400H (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-9400H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)	✅ More affordable ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-9400H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+126%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($182)	✅ More affordable ($80)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-9400H Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2620 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-9400H and Xeon E5-2620 v3

Core i5-9400H

The Core i5-9400H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,794 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2620 v3

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-9400H packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-9400H versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-9400H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-9400H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-9400H scores 7,794 against the Xeon E5-2620 v3's 7,734 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-9400H. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i5-9400H vs 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3.

Feature	Core i5-9400H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+34%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz+4%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	15 MB (total)+88%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	7,794	7,734
Geekbench 6 Single	1,341	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-9400H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 128 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-9400H) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2620 v3). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-9400H) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2620 v3) — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM370,QM370 (Core i5-9400H) and Intel X99,Intel C612 (Xeon E5-2620 v3).

Feature	Core i5-9400H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	768 GB+500%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	40+150%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon E5-2620 v3 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-9400H) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3). The Core i5-9400H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Xeon E5-2620 v3 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-9400H targets High Performance Laptop, Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server. Direct competitor: Core i5-9400H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.

Feature	Core i5-9400H	Xeon E5-2620 v3
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	High Performance Laptop	Server