Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Xeon E-2124G

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Xeon E-2124G

4 Cores4 Thrd71 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 / 8

7,237

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Xeon E-2124G

4 / 4

7,218

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $498 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $667 MSRP).
✅Delivers 295.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.8 vs 10.8 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $667 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 71W, a 36W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2124G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E-2124G

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,218 vs 7,237).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.8 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($667 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌102.9% higher power demand at 71W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Xeon E-2124G

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $498 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $667 MSRP).
✅Delivers 295.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 42.8 vs 10.8 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $667 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 71W, a 36W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2124G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,218 vs 7,237).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.8 vs 42.8 PassMark/$ ($667 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌102.9% higher power demand at 71W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 2400GE better than Xeon E-2124G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2124G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 2400GE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 2400GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 2400GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 2400GE is $498 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $667 MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2124G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 295.7% better value on MSRP (42.8 vs 10.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 2400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Ryzen 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2124G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
1080p
low	162 FPS	180 FPS
medium	140 FPS	146 FPS
high	111 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	138 FPS	156 FPS
medium	117 FPS	124 FPS
high	92 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	86 FPS
medium	56 FPS	75 FPS
high	44 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
1080p
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	173 FPS	180 FPS
high	160 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	180 FPS
medium	146 FPS	180 FPS
high	135 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	180 FPS
medium	111 FPS	180 FPS
high	90 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	126 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
1080p
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	158 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
1080p
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	180 FPS
medium	181 FPS	180 FPS
high	181 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2400GE and Xeon E-2124G

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 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: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2124G

The Xeon E-2124G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,218 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon E-2124G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2124G — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2124G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E-2124G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Xeon E-2124G's 7,218 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 2400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2124G.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.5 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	7,237	7,218
Geekbench 6 Single	826	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,847	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2124G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
Socket	AM4	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE) / not specified (Xeon E-2124G). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Xeon E-2124G requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400GE	Xeon E-2124G
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 11	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 2400GE launched at $169 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2124G debuted at $667. On MSRP ($169 vs $667), the Ryzen 5 2400GE is $498 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2400GE delivers 42.8 pts/$ vs 10.8 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2124G — making the Ryzen 5 2400GE the 119.3% better value option.