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