Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Xeon E5-2670

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 5 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Xeon E5-2670

8 Cores16 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 3400GE

4 / 8

8,825

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Xeon E5-2670

8 / 16

8,901

+0.9%

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 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,403 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
✅Delivers 932.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 5.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2670 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 8,901).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2670, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2670

2012

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.7 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($1,552 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Xeon E5-2670

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,403 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
✅Delivers 932.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 5.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,552 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +12.8% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 0.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2670 across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 8,901).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2670, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.7 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($1,552 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2670 better than Ryzen 5 3400GE?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2670 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 3400GE 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, Xeon E5-2670 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 12.8% more average FPS across 3 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-2670 is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 400% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2670 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Xeon E5-2670 is 941.6% more expensive on MSRP at $1,552 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 12.8% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 3400GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 8,825 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Ryzen 5 3400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2012). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 3400GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2670 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
1080p
low	172 FPS	157 FPS
medium	151 FPS	138 FPS
high	124 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	133 FPS
medium	121 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	62 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
1080p
low	218 FPS	223 FPS
medium	189 FPS	223 FPS
high	173 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	223 FPS
medium	161 FPS	223 FPS
high	147 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	179 FPS
medium	123 FPS	163 FPS
high	97 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	112 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
1080p
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
1080p
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	223 FPS
medium	221 FPS	223 FPS
high	221 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	223 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3400GE and Xeon E5-2670

Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 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: 8,825 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2670

The Xeon E5-2670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 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 3.3 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: 8,901 points. Launch price was $145.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 3400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 8,825 against the Xeon E5-2670's 8,901 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2670. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE vs 20480 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20480 kB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm-63%	32 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)
PassMark	8,825	8,901

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
Socket	AM4	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	384 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	40

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E5-2670). Primary use case: Xeon E5-2670 targets Server.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Xeon E5-2670
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Server

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2670 debuted at $1552. On MSRP ($149 vs $1552), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $1403 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3400GE delivers 59.2 pts/$ vs 5.7 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2670 — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 164.7% better value option.