Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Xeon E3-1285 v4

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 / 8

7,677

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E3-1285 v4

4 / 8

7,735

+0.8%

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 E3-1285 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14941%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2821%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2506%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1936%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

99%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

98%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

98%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

98%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

97%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

97%

#748

Xeon E3-1285 v4

MSRP: $556|Avg: $200

100%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

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 E3-1285 v4
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-DT (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1285 v4 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1285 v4
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+33%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($200)

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 E3-1285 v4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Xeon E3-1285 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 E3-1285 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.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Xeon E3-1285 v4 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1285 v4 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E3-1285 v4 uses Broadwell-DT (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Xeon E3-1285 v4's 7,735 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E3-1285 v4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1285 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E3-1285 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Broadwell-DT (2015)
PassMark	7,677	7,735

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 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.