Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Core i5-8500T
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Core i5-8500T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+200%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
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 i5-8500T
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 i5-8500T
The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8500T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-8500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8500T uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE scores 7,787 against the Core i5-8500T's 7,730 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+125% |
| 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 | 7,787 | 7,730 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,192 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Core i5-8500T debuted at $192. At current prices ($50 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $99 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE delivers 155.7 pts/$ vs 51.9 pts/$ for the Core i5-8500T — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 100% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Core i5-8500T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-12% | $192 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-66% | $149 |
| Performance per Dollar | 155.7+200% | 51.9 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2018 |
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