Xeon E3-1280 v3 vs Ryzen 5 2400GE
Xeon E3-1280 v3
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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. The Xeon E3-1280 v3 is positioned at rank #496 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1280 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+82%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($44) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 E3-1280 v3 and Ryzen 5 2400GE
Xeon E3-1280 v3
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,252 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 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: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon E3-1280 v3 and Ryzen 5 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1280 v3 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v3 uses the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v3 scores 7,252 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1280 v3. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1280 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+12% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8192 kB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,252 | 7,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 826 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,847 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E3-1280 v3) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Xeon E3-1280 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 11 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E3-1280 v3 launched at $250 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE debuted at $169. At current prices ($44 vs $80), the Xeon E3-1280 v3 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E3-1280 v3 delivers 164.8 pts/$ vs 90.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400GE — making the Xeon E3-1280 v3 the 58.3% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1280 v3 | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $169-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44-45% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.8+82% | 90.5 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2018 |
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