Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E3-1545M v5

4 / 8

7,640

0.0%

7,677

+0.5%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 E3-1545M v5 is positioned at rank #771 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 E3-1545M v5

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15804%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2984%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2651%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2048%

#445

Xeon Gold 6338N

MSRP: $3200|Avg: $3200

100%

#446

Xeon Gold 5117

MSRP: $1286|Avg: $300

100%

#447

EPYC 73F3

MSRP: $3521|Avg: $2100

100%

#448

EPYC 9384X

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $4157

99%

#449

EPYC 8534P

MSRP: $5529|Avg: $5529

99%

#450

EPYC 9565

MSRP: $10486|Avg: $8233

98%

#450

EPYC 7663

MSRP: $6366|Avg: $6366

98%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

97%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

97%

#771

Xeon E3-1545M v5

MSRP: $581|Avg: $636

100%

#775

Xeon E5-2407 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+329%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($636)	✅ More affordable ($149)

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 E3-1545M v5 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Xeon E3-1545M v5

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,640 points. Launch price was $679.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,677 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon E3-1545M v5 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1545M v5 scores 7,640 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1545M v5 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Xeon E3-1545M v5	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Skylake-H (2015−2016)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,640	7,677

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.