Ryzen 7 5800X vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Ryzen 7 5800X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 7 5800X and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 5800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — a 21.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 7 5800X uses the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 5800X scores 27,712 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE's 7,787 — a 112.3% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 5800X vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+24% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 27,712+256% | 7,787 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 5800X launched at $449 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE debuted at $169. At current prices ($180 vs $50), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 5800X delivers 154.0 pts/$ vs 155.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 1.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 5800X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449 | $169-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $50-72% |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.0 | 155.7+1% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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