AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G and the Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 are both 4-core, 8-thread processors with integrated graphics, but they target different corners of the market. The Ryzen is an active desktop part built for AM4, while the Xeon is an end-of-life mobile-class chip soldered to BGA 1440. Benchmark data from the database shows a consistent, though narrow, performance edge for the AMD part across every recorded test, making the choice less about raw speed and more about platform fit and feature priorities.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data is unambiguous on performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5. The margins are small, ranging from 1.7% to 2% depending on the test, but they are uniform across both single-core and multi-core workloads. If your priority is the highest Cinebench scores in this specific pairing, the AMD part is the one to pick.

The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 does not win a single benchmark in the comparison set. Its strengths lie elsewhere, in the platform and feature sheet rather than in raw rendering scores. It offers more PCIe lanes from the CPU (16 versus 8), supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, and carries a larger 8 MB shared L3 cache. It also has a higher launch MSRP of $556, which reflects its original positioning as a server or workstation part. For a builder who needs those platform attributes, the Xeon remains relevant despite losing every compute test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G leads in every multi-core test. It scores 732 versus 720 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 3051 versus 3001 in R20 multi-core, and 7266 versus 7146 in R23 multi-core. The margin is 1.7% in each case.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: The AMD part also wins single-core tests. It scores 103 versus 101 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 430 versus 423 in R20 single-core, and 1025 versus 1008 in R23 single-core. The deltas are 2% for R15 and 1.7% for R20 and R23.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 includes Iris Pro Graphics P580. Neither is a discrete GPU, but both can handle display output.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory only, in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Xeon supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel. The AMD part has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s compared to 34.1 GB/s for the Intel.

Q: Are these processors overclockable?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G has an unlocked multiplier, so it can be overclocked. The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked in the traditional sense.

Q: What is the production status of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is listed as Active, meaning it is still in production. The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 is listed as End-of-life, meaning it is no longer manufactured.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G, but the margins are tight enough that the Xeon is not embarrassed. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 732 against 720 for the Intel, a 1.7% advantage. The single-core R15 test is closer still: 103 versus 101, a 2% lead for AMD. These are the kind of differences that would be hard to notice in everyday use, but they are consistent.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The AMD chip scores 3051 in multi-core, while the Intel chip scores 3001, again a 1.7% gap. In single-core R20, the scores are 430 and 423, a 1.7% difference. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G maintains its lead without any single test where the Xeon pulls ahead.

Cinebench R23, the most recent workload in the set, shows the same story. The AMD part scores 7266 in multi-core versus 7146 for the Intel, a 1.7% margin. In single-core R23, the scores are 1025 and 1008, also a 1.7% gap. Across all six tests, the AMD processor wins by a margin that never exceeds 2% and never falls below 1.7%. The average benchmark score in the database reflects this: 2101 for the AMD part versus 2067 for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several core specifications: both have 4 cores, 8 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 3.90 GHz boost clock. The base clocks differ slightly, with the AMD part at 3.60 GHz and the Intel part at 3.50 GHz. The sockets are completely different: the AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel uses Intel BGA 1440, which is a soldered, non-upgradeable platform.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR4 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4. Both are dual-channel, but the recorded memory bandwidth is higher for AMD at 46.9 GB/s versus 34.1 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for a desktop part like the Ryzen.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor provides 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. This is a meaningful difference for expansion. The integrated graphics are different as well: Radeon RX Vega 11 on the AMD side, Iris Pro Graphics P580 on the Intel side.

The market segments and production statuses are distinct. The AMD part is a Desktop processor, still Active. The Intel part is a Server/Workstation processor, now End-of-life. The release dates are also different, with the AMD part launching in 2018 and the Intel part in 2016. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $556, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is clear. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the Zen architecture, with the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 uses the Skylake architecture, with the Skylake-H codename, also on a 14 nm process but fabricated by Intel. Both are 14 nm parts, but the designs are generations apart in philosophy.

The cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but doubles the shared L3 to 8 MB. The larger L3 on the Intel side is a classic server-oriented design choice, while the AMD part relies on higher per-core L1 and L2.

Transistor counts and die sizes tell a story of different design goals. The AMD chip packs 4,950 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Intel chip uses 2,300 million transistors on a 171 mm² die. The AMD part has more than double the transistor count, which reflects the integrated Vega graphics and the Zen core design. The Intel part is smaller and simpler in transistor terms, but its Skylake cores are backed by that larger L3 cache.

The integrated graphics are also architecturally different. The AMD part uses Radeon RX Vega 11, a substantial GPU block. The Intel part uses Iris Pro Graphics P580, which was Intel's premium integrated solution at the time. Both are capable of display output, but they are built on entirely different graphics architectures.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw performance: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded. It wins all six Cinebench tests, with margins between 1.7% and 2%. It also has a higher average benchmark score, 2101 versus 2067, and a higher recorded memory bandwidth. For a builder who wants the best Cinebench numbers in this pairing and an active, overclockable desktop platform, the AMD part is the clear choice.

The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 is the pick only if the platform features matter more than the benchmark scores. It offers 16 PCIe lanes from the CPU, double the AMD part, and supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache is double the AMD's 4 MB. It is an end-of-life server or workstation part, soldered to BGA 1440, with a locked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $556. Those attributes suit a specific, fixed-function system where expansion and memory flexibility outweigh rendering speed.

For most users, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the better buy based on the recorded data. It wins every test, has an unlocked multiplier, is still in production, and uses a standard AM4 socket. The Intel Xeon E3-1585 v5 is a niche part for a niche platform, and the benchmark results show it trailing in every workload the database measured.