Xeon E-2388G vs Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E-2388G

8 / 16

23,572

0.0%

23,934

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 Xeon E-2388G

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

128%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

126%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

111%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

107%

#81

Xeon E-2388G

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Xeon Platinum 8260

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

#153

EPYC 7303P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $594

103%

#155

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $999

102%

#164

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#169

Xeon E-2356G

MSRP: $311|Avg: $544

99%

#171

Xeon W-2140B

MSRP: $294|Avg: $99

98%

#176

Xeon 6325P

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#178

Xeon Silver 4510

MSRP: $563|Avg: $563

97%

#179

Xeon W-3223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $294

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2388G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E-2388G	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Rocket Lake-E (2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Hawk Point (2024−2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E-2388G	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

Xeon E-2388G

The Xeon E-2388G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 23,572 points. Launch price was $800.

Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 23,934 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Xeon E-2388G versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E-2388G uses the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses Hawk Point (2024−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2388G scores 23,572 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U's 23,934 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon E-2388G	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	4 nm-71%
Architecture	Rocket Lake-E (2021)	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	23,572	23,934+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	13,450
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,500

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2388G uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon E-2388G	Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U
Socket	LGA1200	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2388G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U). The Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 780M), while the Xeon E-2388G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U rivals Core Ultra 7 164U.