Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

CPU

GPU

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 Cores12 Thrd85 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2620 v3

6 / 12

7,734

+0.7%

7,677

0.0%

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 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.

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 E5-2620 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

11203%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2115%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1879%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1452%

#383

EPYC 7551P

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $329

98%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

MSRP: $7349|Avg: $7999

98%

#385

EPYC 9375F

MSRP: $5306|Avg: $108

97%

#386

Xeon w9-3475X

MSRP: $3739|Avg: $3930

94%

#643

Xeon E5-2620 v3

MSRP: $417|Avg: $80

100%

#650

Xeon E3-1275L v3

MSRP: $350|Avg: $29

97%

#652

Xeon E5-1650 v3

MSRP: $583|Avg: N/A

96%

#654

Xeon E3-1225

MSRP: $224|Avg: $205

94%

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 E5-2620 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+88%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E5-2620 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2620 v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

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 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

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 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 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2620 v3 scores 7,734 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2620 v3. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2620 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2620 v3	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4 GHz+25%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+275%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,734	7,677

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2620 v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.