Xeon E5-2640 v2 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 Cores16 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2640 v2

8 / 16

7,625

0.0%

7,677

+0.7%

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 E5-2640 v2 is positioned at rank #1023 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 E5-2640 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

112337%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

21210%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

18844%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

14558%

#1023

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

100%

#1024

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

100%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

82%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

75%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

72%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

71%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

67%

#1030

Xeon Platinum 8260L

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750

37%

#1031

Xeon 3.20

MSRP: $851|Avg: $10

37%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

24%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

15%

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 E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+258%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($530)	✅ 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 E5-2640 v2 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2640 v2 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Xeon E5-2640 v2

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,625 points. Launch price was $728.

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 E5-2640 v2 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v2 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2640 v2 scores 7,625 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v2 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2640 v2	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.5 GHz	4 GHz+60%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+400%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	12 nm-45%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,625	7,677

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2640 v2 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.