Ryzen 3 5400U vs Xeon E-2226G
Ryzen 3 5400U
Xeon E-2226G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 3 5400U is positioned at rank 387 and the Xeon E-2226G is on rank 324, so the Xeon E-2226G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E-2226G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E-2226G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 5400U and Xeon E-2226G
Ryzen 3 5400U
The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2226G
The Xeon E-2226G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,174 points. Launch price was $255.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5400U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2226G offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E-2226G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2226G — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2226G (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2226G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Xeon E-2226G's 11,174 — a 1.6% lead for the Xeon E-2226G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2226G.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E-2226G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+31% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 11,002 | 11,174+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2226G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E-2226G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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