Ryzen 5 2400G vs Xeon E3-1270 v6
Ryzen 5 2400G
Xeon E3-1270 v6
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270 v6
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400G | Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400G | Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 5 2400G and Xeon E3-1270 v6
Ryzen 5 2400G
The Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $169.
Xeon E3-1270 v6
The Xeon E3-1270 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,937 points. Launch price was $328.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 2400G and Xeon E3-1270 v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400G versus 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270 v6 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1270 v6 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400G scores 8,734 against the Xeon E3-1270 v6's 8,937 — a 2.3% lead for the Xeon E3-1270 v6. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400G vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1270 v6.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,734 | 8,937+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,040 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2400G) / not specified (Xeon E3-1270 v6). The Ryzen 5 2400G includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 11), while the Xeon E3-1270 v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2400G targets Entry Gaming Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Xeon E3-1270 v6 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 11 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Entry Gaming Desktop | — |
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