Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 vs Xeon E-2488
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Xeon E-2488
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2488
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 9 PRO 3900 and Xeon E-2488
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 31,251 points. Launch price was $499.
Xeon E-2488
The Xeon E-2488 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.6 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 31,888 points. Launch price was $606.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Xeon E-2488 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 versus 5.6 GHz on the Xeon E-2488 — a 26.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2488 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Xeon E-2488 uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 scores 31,251 against the Xeon E-2488's 31,888 — a 2% lead for the Xeon E-2488. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 17,500 vs 15,000 (15.4% advantage for the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,688 vs 2,100, a 21.8% lead for the Xeon E-2488 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 10,000 vs 12,000 (18.2% advantage for the Xeon E-2488). L3 cache: 64 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 vs 24 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2488.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 24+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.6 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 64 MB+167% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 31,251 | 31,888+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 17,500+17% | 15,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,688 | 2,100+24% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | 12,000+20% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2488 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 versus DDR5-4800 on the Xeon E-2488 — the Xeon E-2488 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 9 PRO 3900) vs 20 (Xeon E-2488) — the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X570,B550,X470,B450 (Ryzen 9 PRO 3900) and W680 (Xeon E-2488).
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 9 PRO 3900) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E-2488). Primary use case: Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 targets Professional Content Creation, Xeon E-2488 targets Entry-level Server / Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 rivals Core i9-10900; Xeon E-2488 rivals Xeon E-2388G.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 PRO 3900 | Xeon E-2488 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Professional Content Creation | Entry-level Server / Workstation |
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