Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Xeon E5-4610 v3

AMD

Ryzen 5 2400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2018

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Intel

Xeon E5-4610 v3

10 Cores20 Thrd105 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2015

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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.

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

  • Draws 35W instead of 105W, a 70W reduction.
  • 100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
  • Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Xeon E5-4610 v3 needs a discrete GPU.
  • Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E5-4610 v3.

Trade-offs

  • Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 25 MB).
  • Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-4610 v3, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads.
  • Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Xeon E5-4610 v3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-4610 v3

2015

Why buy it

  • +525% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 4 MB).
  • Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (7,229 vs 7,237).
  • 200% higher power demand at 105W 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 E5-4610 v3?
Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-4610 v3 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 gaming?
If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 2400GE is the better fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 123.5% higher max boost clock.
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 0.1% 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 at an unclear MSRP at $169 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (42.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2015) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 10/20. 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
1080p
low162 FPS159 FPS
medium140 FPS138 FPS
high111 FPS112 FPS
ultra89 FPS92 FPS
1440p
low138 FPS134 FPS
medium117 FPS113 FPS
high92 FPS89 FPS
ultra73 FPS72 FPS
4K
low63 FPS62 FPS
medium56 FPS56 FPS
high44 FPS44 FPS
ultra35 FPS35 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
1080p
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium173 FPS173 FPS
high160 FPS151 FPS
ultra126 FPS124 FPS
1440p
low169 FPS165 FPS
medium146 FPS152 FPS
high135 FPS133 FPS
ultra111 FPS109 FPS
4K
low126 FPS108 FPS
medium111 FPS100 FPS
high90 FPS89 FPS
ultra65 FPS71 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
1080p
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS
4K
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
1080p
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS
4K
low181 FPS181 FPS
medium181 FPS181 FPS
high181 FPS181 FPS
ultra181 FPS181 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2400GE and Xeon E5-4610 v3

AMD

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.

Intel

Xeon E5-4610 v3

The Xeon E5-4610 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,229 points. Launch price was $800.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 2400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4610 v3 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE versus 1.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-4610 v3 — a 76.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2400GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-4610 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 7,237 against the Xeon E5-4610 v3's 7,229 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 2400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4610 v3.

FeatureRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
10 / 20+150%
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz+124%
1.7 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz+88%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
25 MB (total)+525%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm-36%
22 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark
7,237
7,229
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 E5-4610 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
Socket
AM4
LGA2011
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 E5-4610 v3). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Xeon E5-4610 v3 requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 5 2400GEXeon E5-4610 v3
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 11
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes