Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G vs Xeon E5-4648 V3
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Xeon E5-4648 V3
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 3400G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4648 V3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+78%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 3400G and Xeon E5-4648 V3
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) 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. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,056 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-4648 V3
The Xeon E5-4648 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,061 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-4648 V3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-4648 V3 — a 62.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G scores 9,056 against the Xeon E5-4648 V3's 9,061 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4648 V3. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4648 V3.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 24+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+91% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+118% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 30 MB (total)+650% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-45% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 9,056 | 9,061 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4648 V3 debuted at $169. At current prices ($80 vs $45), the Xeon E5-4648 V3 is $35 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G delivers 113.2 pts/$ vs 201.4 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4648 V3 — making the Xeon E5-4648 V3 the 56.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Xeon E5-4648 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-12% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $45-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.2 | 201.4+78% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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