Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Xeon E3-1285 v4
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Xeon E3-1285 v4
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 Xeon E3-1285 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+303%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Xeon E3-1285 v4
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.
Xeon E3-1285 v4
The Xeon E3-1285 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Broadwell-DT (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,735 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE and Xeon E3-1285 v4 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 Xeon E3-1285 v4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE scores 7,787 against the Xeon E3-1285 v4's 7,735 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Broadwell-DT (2015) |
| PassMark | 7,787 | 7,735 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 debuted at $556. At current prices ($50 vs $200), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $150 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE delivers 155.7 pts/$ vs 38.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E3-1285 v4 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 120.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Xeon E3-1285 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-70% | $556 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 155.7+302% | 38.7 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2015 |
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