Xeon X7550 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

Xeon X7550

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2010

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X7550

7,873

+1.1%

7,787

0.0%

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 X7550 is positioned at rank #985 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 X7550

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

39585%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

7474%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

6640%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

5130%

#985

Xeon X7550

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $1400

100%

#986

Xeon E7540

MSRP: $1980|Avg: $146

100%

#987

Xeon E7530

MSRP: $1391|Avg: $146

99%

#988

Xeon E5-4627 v4

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $200

99%

#989

Xeon E5-4627 v3

MSRP: $2225|Avg: $200

97%

#990

Xeon X5660

MSRP: $1219|Avg: $10

93%

#991

Xeon E5-2667

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $31

91%

#992

Xeon E5-2690

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $150

90%

#993

Xeon E3-1565L v5

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $120

90%

#994

Xeon L5640

MSRP: $996|Avg: N/A

89%

#995

Xeon L5335

MSRP: $380|Avg: $18

87%

#996

Xeon E5-4627 v2

MSRP: $2061|Avg: $70

87%

#997

Xeon E-2144G

MSRP: $2090|Avg: $389

86%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

85%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

74%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

108%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

106%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

105%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

104%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

104%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

104%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

103%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

103%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

103%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

102%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

102%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

101%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

101%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

100%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

100%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

100%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

100%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

100%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

100%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

100%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

99%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

99%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

98%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

98%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

97%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

96%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

96%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

96%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

96%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

96%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

95%

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 2400GE (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X7550 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X7550	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2669%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($1,400)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 X7550 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X7550 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

Xeon X7550

The Xeon X7550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1567. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-978, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, Speed-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 7,873 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.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X7550 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X7550 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Xeon X7550 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — a 45.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon X7550 scores 7,873 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE's 7,787 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon X7550. L3 cache: 18 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon X7550 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+100%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.2 GHz+60%
L3 Cache	18 MB L3 Cache+350%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	—	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,873+1%	7,787

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X7550 uses the LGA1567 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Socket	LGA1567	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
RAM Channels	4	—
ECC Support	✅	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X7550) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE). Primary use case: Xeon X7550 targets Server. Direct competitor: Xeon X7550 rivals Core i7-980X.

Feature	Xeon X7550	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Integrated GPU	No	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Server	—

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X7550 launched at $1500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE debuted at $169. At current prices ($1400 vs $50), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $1350 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X7550 delivers 5.6 pts/$ vs 155.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 186.1% better value option.