Processor 300 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

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GPU

Processor 300

2 Cores4 Thrd46 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2024

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Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Processor 300 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE Performance Spectrum

Processor 300

2 / 4

7,264

+0.4%

7,237

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

Processor 300 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Processor 300 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Processor 300

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Costs $87 less on MSRP ($82 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 106.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 88.6 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($82 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 2400GE across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌31.4% higher power demand at 46W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.5% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 46W, a 11W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Processor 300 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Processor 300.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,264).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 42.8 vs 88.6 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $82 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Processor 300 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Processor 300 better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 5 2400GE is ahead with a 9.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Processor 300 pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Processor 300 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Processor 300 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Processor 300 is the better buy right now. Processor 300 comes in $87 cheaper on MSRP at $82 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that Ryzen 5 2400GE is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.5% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 106.9% better value on MSRP (88.6 vs 42.8 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 2400GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Processor 300 makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2018), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/8. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Processor 300 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Processor 300

The Processor 300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 46 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 7,264 points. Launch price was $82.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Processor 300 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 2400GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Processor 300 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Processor 300 (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Processor 300 scores 7,264 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.4% lead for the Processor 300. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Processor 300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Feature	Processor 300	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+3%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+22%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,264	7,237
Geekbench 6 Single	—	826
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,847

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Memory & Platform

The Processor 300 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Processor 300	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Processor 300) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Processor 300 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Processor 300	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon Vega 11
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Processor 300 was priced at $82, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE came in at $169. On launch pricing ($82 vs $169), Processor 300 was $87 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Processor 300 delivers 88.6 pts/$ vs 42.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400GE — making the Processor 300 the 69.7% better value option.

Feature	Processor 300	Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP	$82-51%	$169
Performance per Dollar	88.6+107%	42.8
Release Date	2024	2018

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