Ryzen 5 3400G vs Xeon E5-2620 v4
Ryzen 5 3400G
Xeon E5-2620 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2620 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400G | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400G | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+410%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($410) |
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 3400G and Xeon E5-2620 v4
Ryzen 5 3400G
The Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,201 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2620 v4
The Xeon E5-2620 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 9,255 points. Launch price was $417.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3400G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400G versus 3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v4 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3400G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400G scores 9,201 against the Xeon E5-2620 v4's 9,255 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400G vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2620 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400G | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 20 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,201 | 9,255 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400G | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 1536 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 40 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 3400G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2620 v4 debuted at $417. At current prices ($80 vs $410), the Ryzen 5 3400G is $330 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3400G delivers 115.0 pts/$ vs 22.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2620 v4 — making the Ryzen 5 3400G the 134.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400G | Xeon E5-2620 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-64% | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-80% | $410 |
| Performance per Dollar | 115.0+409% | 22.6 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2016 |
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