CPU
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Xeon E5-2630L v3
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
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 E5-2630L v3 is positioned at rank #336 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 E5-2630L v3
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630L v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2630L v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 E5-2630L v3 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Xeon E5-2630L v3
The Xeon E5-2630L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 8,611 points. Launch price was $800.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,527 points. Launch price was $169.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2630L v3 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2630L v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-2630L v3 versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G — a 29.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-2630L v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2630L v3 scores 8,611 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G's 8,527 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2630L v3. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2630L v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630L v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB (total)+400% | 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 | 8,611 | 8,527 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2630L v3 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2630L v3 | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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