CPU
GPU
Xeon E5-2620 v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 E5-2620 v3 is positioned at rank #643 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 E5-2620 v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+61%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($50) |
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 E5-2620 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Xeon E5-2620 v3
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,734 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 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: 7,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2620 v3 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE's 7,787 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB (total)+275% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,734 | 7,787 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 768 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 4 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2620 v3) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2620 v3 targets Server.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Server | — |
Value Analysis
The Xeon E5-2620 v3 launched at $417 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE debuted at $169. At current prices ($80 vs $50), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon E5-2620 v3 delivers 96.7 pts/$ vs 155.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 46.8% better value option.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2620 v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $417 | $169-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 96.7 | 155.7+61% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2018 |
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