Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Xeon E5-2640 v2

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 / 8

7,677

+0.7%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 / 16

7,625

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 E5-2640 v2

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

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 E5-2640 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E5-2640 v2
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+258%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)

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 E5-2640 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Xeon E5-2640 v2

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 E5-2640 v2

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,625 points. Launch price was $728.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Xeon E5-2640 v2's 7,625 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Xeon E5-2640 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+60%	2.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+65%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-45%	22 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	7,677	7,625

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.