Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Xeon E-2124G
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Xeon E-2124G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2124G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+479%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($462) |
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 2400GE and Xeon E-2124G
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.
Xeon E-2124G
The Xeon E-2124G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,218 points. Launch price was $213.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2124G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2124G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Xeon E-2124G's 7,218 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 2400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 7,237 | 7,218 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 826 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,847 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2124G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE) / not specified (Xeon E-2124G). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Xeon E-2124G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 11 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2124G debuted at $667. At current prices ($80 vs $462), the Ryzen 5 2400GE is $382 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2400GE delivers 90.5 pts/$ vs 15.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2124G — making the Ryzen 5 2400GE the 141.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400GE | Xeon E-2124G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-75% | $667 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-83% | $462 |
| Performance per Dollar | 90.5+480% | 15.6 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2018 |
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