Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

Xeon E3-1280 v6

4 Cores8 Thrd72 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2017

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1280 v6

4 / 8

9,093

+0.4%

9,056

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

Ryzen 9 PRO 7945

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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. The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is positioned at rank #477 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 E3-1280 v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6857%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1295%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1150%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

889%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

99%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

99%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

99%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

98%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

97%

#477

Xeon E3-1280 v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

#132

Core i5-8500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $80

105%

#133

Core i5-9400F

MSRP: $182|Avg: $80

104%

#134

Core i5-11400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $141

104%

#135

Core i5-13600K

MSRP: $329|Avg: $319

104%

#136

Core i5-13500

MSRP: $242|Avg: $264

104%

#137

Ryzen 7 8700G

MSRP: $329|Avg: $269

104%

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

104%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

104%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

103%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

103%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

103%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

102%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

101%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

101%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

101%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

100%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

100%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

100%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

99%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

99%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

99%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

99%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

99%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

99%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

98%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

98%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

98%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

97%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

97%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

97%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

97%

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 E3-1280 v6 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G ($80), 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 ($80 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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.

Xeon E3-1280 v6 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

Xeon E3-1280 v6

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 March 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 72 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 9,093 points. Launch price was $612.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,056 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1280 v6 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1280 v6 scores 9,093 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G's 9,056 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E3-1280 v6. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1280 v6 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G.

Feature	Xeon E3-1280 v6	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.9 GHz+5%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	9,093	9,056

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1280 v6 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.