Xeon E5-4650L
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Xeon E5-4650L vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Intel

Xeon E5-4650L

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

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 E5-4650L is positioned at rank #1019 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 E5-4650L

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
88061%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
16627%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
14772%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
11412%
#1018
Xeon E5-4655 v4
MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A
100%
#1019
Xeon E5-4650L
MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A
100%
#1020
Xeon E-2224
MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195
94%
#1021
Athlon MP 2400+
MSRP: $151|Avg: $20
86%
#1022
Xeon E5-2640 v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530
78%
#1023
Xeon E5-2650L v2
MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078
78%
#1024
Opteron 142
MSRP: $292|Avg: $20
64%
#1025
Athlon MP 2800+
MSRP: $275|Avg: $10
58%
#1026
Xeon L3110
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950
57%
#1027
Xeon 2.66
MSRP: $337|Avg: $10
56%
#1028
Xeon X5272
MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76
53%
#1029
Xeon 3.20
MSRP: $851|Avg: $10
29%
#1030
Xeon Platinum 8260L
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $750
29%
#1031
Xeon X5355
MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000
19%
#1032
Xeon E5420
MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500
12%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
104%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
103%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
103%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
103%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
102%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
102%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
101%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
101%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
101%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
101%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
101%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
61%
#226
Core i5-14500T
MSRP: $232|Avg: $267
101%
#227
Core i5-12600
MSRP: $233|Avg: $250
100%
#228
Core i7-11700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $180
100%
#229
Core i5-10600
MSRP: $244|Avg: $159
100%
#230
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
MSRP: $193|Avg: $100
100%
#231
Core i7-8700B
MSRP: $303|Avg: $139
100%
#232
Ryzen 3 2200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $80
99%
#233
Core i3-9100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $80
98%
#234
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
MSRP: $479|Avg: $479
98%
#235
Ryzen 9 3900XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $390
98%
#236
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
MSRP: $176|Avg: $176
97%
#237
Core i7-14700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $384
97%
#238
Core i3-13100TE
MSRP: $137|Avg: $137
96%
#239
Core i5-9600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $118
95%
#240
Core i5-12400T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
95%
#241
Core i9-14900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $579
95%
#242
Celeron G6900E
MSRP: $53|Avg: $53
95%
#243
Core i3-12300T
MSRP: $209|Avg: $164
94%
#244
Core i9-12900
MSRP: $519|Avg: $420
94%
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 2400G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,616)
More affordable ($100)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650L (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+3513%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($3,616)
More affordable ($100)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4650L and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Intel

Xeon E5-4650L

The Xeon E5-4650L is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,533 points. Launch price was $8,685.

AMD

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 E5-4650L packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4650L has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650L versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G — a 22.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650L uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650L scores 8,533 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G's 8,527 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4650L. L3 cache: 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650L vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+100%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
3.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz
3.6 GHz+38%
L3 Cache
20480 kB (total)+400%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark
8,533
8,527
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4650L uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
Socket
LGA2011
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+67%
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
384 GB
RAM Channels
4
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
40
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-4650L) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G). Primary use case: Xeon E5-4650L targets Server Low Power.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Server Low Power
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Value Analysis

The Xeon E5-4650L launched at $3616 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G debuted at $193.

FeatureXeon E5-4650LRyzen 5 PRO 2400G
MSRP
$3616
$193-95%
Avg Price (30d)
$100
Release Date
2012
2018