Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Xeon E3-1270L v4

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Xeon E3-1270L v4

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 / 8

7,677

+0.2%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1270L v4

4 / 8

7,662

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1270L v4

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15756%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2975%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2643%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2042%

#443

EPYC 9655

MSRP: $11852|Avg: $11852

100%

#444

Xeon 6781P

MSRP: $8960|Avg: $8960

100%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

100%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

100%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

99%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

99%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

98%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

98%

#768

Xeon E3-1270L v4

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

100%

#771

Xeon E3-1545M v5

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

100%

#775

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

99%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1270L v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1270L v4 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1270L v4
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+328%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)

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 3400GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1270L v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Xeon E3-1270L v4

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,677 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E3-1270L v4

The Xeon E3-1270L 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 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,662 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Xeon E3-1270L v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E3-1270L v4 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1270L v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Xeon E3-1270L v4's 7,662 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1270L v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1270L v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+10%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Broadwell-DT (2015)
PassMark	7,677	7,662
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,289
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,271

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1270L v4 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1270L v4
Socket	AM4	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1270L v4). Primary use case: Xeon E3-1270L v4 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1270L v4 rivals Core i7-4790T.