Ryzen 3 5400U vs Xeon E5-4650 v2
Ryzen 3 5400U
Xeon E5-4650 v2
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 E5-4650 v2 is on rank 958, so the Ryzen 3 5400U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($48) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($48) |
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 E5-4650 v2
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 E5-4650 v2
The Xeon E5-4650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 10,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5400U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5400U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U is built on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Xeon E5-4650 v2's 10,946 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4650 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+8% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache+213% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) | — |
| PassMark | 11,002 | 10,946 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
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