Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Core i5-8259U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Core i5-8259U
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 PRO 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8259U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 PRO 2400GE and Core i5-8259U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 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 3.2 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: 7,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-8259U
The Core i5-8259U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,843 points. Launch price was $320.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE and Core i5-8259U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-8259U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8259U uses Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE scores 7,787 against the Core i5-8259U's 7,843 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8259U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8259U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,787 | 7,843 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8259U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8259U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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