Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs Xeon W-2123

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Xeon W-2123

4 Cores8 Thrd120 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

4 / 8

8,527

+0.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Xeon W-2123

4 / 8

8,519

0.0%

About PassMark

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

104%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

103%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

103%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

103%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

102%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

102%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

101%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

101%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

101%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

101%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

101%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

61%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

101%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

100%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

100%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

100%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

100%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

100%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

99%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

98%

#234

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

MSRP: $479|Avg: $479

98%

#235

Ryzen 9 3900XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $390

98%

#236

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G

MSRP: $176|Avg: $176

97%

#237

Core i7-14700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $384

97%

#238

Core i3-13100TE

MSRP: $137|Avg: $137

96%

#239

Core i5-9600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $118

95%

#240

Core i5-12400T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

95%

#241

Core i9-14900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $579

95%

#242

Celeron G6900E

MSRP: $53|Avg: $53

95%

#243

Core i3-12300T

MSRP: $209|Avg: $164

94%

#244

Core i9-12900

MSRP: $519|Avg: $420

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2123

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7171%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1354%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1203%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

929%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

100%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

100%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

99%

#312

EPYC 7643P

MSRP: $2722|Avg: $2722

98%

#313

Xeon w5-3435X

MSRP: $1589|Avg: $163

98%

#314

Xeon Gold 6312U

MSRP: $1645|Avg: N/A

98%

#315

EPYC 7443

MSRP: $2010|Avg: $1800

97%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

100%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

99%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($342) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon W-2123 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	Xeon W-2123
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G ($100), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($242 less, 71% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	Xeon W-2123
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+242%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($100)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G Benchmark Check

Xeon W-2123 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G and Xeon W-2123

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 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: 8,527 points. Launch price was $169.

Xeon W-2123

The Xeon W-2123 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,519 points. Launch price was $294.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G and Xeon W-2123 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2123 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon W-2123 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G scores 8,527 against the Xeon W-2123's 8,519 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2123.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	Xeon W-2123
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8.25 MB (total)+106%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	8,527	8,519
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,172
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,215

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2123 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	Xeon W-2123
Socket	AM4	LGA2066
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	512 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	48

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G) / Yes (Xeon W-2123).

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G	Xeon W-2123
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G launched at $193 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2123 debuted at $294. At current prices ($100 vs $342), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is $242 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G delivers 85.3 pts/$ vs 24.9 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2123 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G the 109.6% better value option.