AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Intel Xeon D-1531 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE across every Cinebench workload, though the margins are consistently narrow. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the AMD part scores 665 against the Intel Xeon D-1531's 656, a 1.4% advantage. The single-core R15 results follow the same pattern: 93 to 92, a 1.1% lead for AMD. These are tight spreads, but they hold up across every generation of the benchmark suite.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE posts 2774 in multicore versus 2737 for the Xeon D-1531, again a 1.4% edge. The single-core R20 scores are 391 and 386 respectively, giving AMD a 1.3% win. The most recent Cinebench R23 results repeat the trend: 6606 to 6517 in multicore (1.4% ahead) and 932 to 920 in single-core (1.3% ahead). The database records 6 wins for AMD and 0 for Intel in these head-to-head comparisons.

What is notable here is not the magnitude of any single victory, but the consistency. Across six different workloads, the AMD part never trails. The largest delta is 1.4%, and the smallest is 1.1%. For a 4-core, 8-thread processor facing a 6-core, 12-thread part, that consistency suggests architectural efficiency rather than raw core count is driving the results. The Ryzen's higher base and boost clocks (3.20 GHz and 3.80 GHz versus 2.20 GHz and 2.70 GHz) likely compensate for its two fewer cores and four fewer threads.

Looking at the broader database context, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE sits at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1910. The Xeon D-1531 also holds the 43rd percentile, with an average score of 1885. Their nearest rivals reinforce how close these parts are: the Ryzen's closest competitor is the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 at an identical 1910 average score (0% delta), while the Xeon D-1531's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-4940MX at 1886 (a 0.1% delta in favor of the Intel part). In essence, both processors occupy the same performance tier, with the AMD chip holding a slight but repeatable edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multicore performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins all three multicore benchmarks. It leads by 1.4% in Cinebench R15 (665 vs 656), R20 (2774 vs 2737), and R23 (6606 vs 6517).

Q: Does the Intel Xeon D-1531 win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 0 wins for the Intel Xeon D-1531 across all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, covering both multicore and single-core workloads.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE leads in every single-core test, with deltas of 1.1% in R15 (93 vs 92), 1.3% in R20 (391 vs 386), and 1.3% in R23 (932 vs 920).

Q: Are these processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both sit at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 1910, while the Intel part averages 1885.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE, the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 matches its average score exactly at 1910. For the Intel Xeon D-1531, the Intel Core i7-4940MX is closest at 1886, a 0.1% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE and the Intel Xeon D-1531 have ECC memory support enabled in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, using a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,950 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Intel Xeon D-1531 uses the Broadwell architecture (Broadwell-DE), also on a 14 nm process but from Intel's own fabs, with 3,200 million transistors on a larger 246 mm² die. Despite the smaller die, the AMD chip integrates more transistors, which reflects its inclusion of a graphics processor.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache layouts also diverge: the Ryzen provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a 4 MB shared L3. The Xeon D-1531 has smaller per-core L1 (64 KB) and L2 (256 KB), but a larger L3 allocation at 1.5 MB per core. The total L3 for the Intel part is not recorded, but the per-core figures suggest a different caching strategy aimed at server workloads.

Clock speeds tell a clear story. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE runs at 3.20 GHz base and boosts to 3.80 GHz. The Xeon D-1531 sits at 2.20 GHz base and 2.70 GHz boost. That 1.0 GHz base-clock gap and 1.1 GHz boost-clock gap explain how the AMD part wins despite having fewer cores. Both processors share a 35 W TDP, making them equally power-constrained, but the AMD design extracts more performance from that envelope.

Memory support and I/O also differentiate the pair. The Ryzen supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Xeon D-1531 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 on a dual-channel bus, though its bandwidth figure is not recorded. PCIe connectivity favors the Intel part: it offers Gen 3 with 24 lanes (CPU only) versus the AMD's Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip includes integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Xeon has no integrated graphics at all. Sockets reflect their intended markets: the AMD uses AM4 for desktop builds, while the Intel uses BGA 1667, a soldered server/workstation package.

Release dates also differ by several years. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE launched on 2018-05-09, while the Intel Xeon D-1531 dates to 2015-10-31. The AMD part belongs to the 2000 series generation (Zen Raven Ridge), and the Intel part is a Xeon D (Broadwell-DE). Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice for most buyers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins every benchmark recorded, with margins ranging from 1.1% to 1.4%. It offers higher base and boost clocks, a newer release date, integrated graphics, and a smaller die. For desktop applications where single-threaded responsiveness and moderate multicore work matter, the AMD part is the better performer according to these measurements.

The Intel Xeon D-1531 brings more cores (6 vs 4) and more threads (12 vs 8), which suggests it might handle heavily threaded server workloads better in theory. But the benchmark data does not support that theory: in every Cinebench multicore test, the AMD part wins. The Intel chip also offers more PCIe lanes (24 vs 8) and support for both DDR3 and DDR4, which could matter for specific server configurations. Its BGA 1667 socket and server/workstation market segment indicate a different deployment target.

For a desktop system, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the clear winner on performance. It also avoids the need for a discrete GPU thanks to its Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. For a server or workstation environment where PCIe expandability and memory flexibility are priorities, the Intel Xeon D-1531 has structural advantages, though it is slightly slower in raw compute benchmarks. Both parts sit at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs, so neither is a high-end performer; they are mid-tier options with similar overall scores (1910 vs 1885). The AMD chip edges ahead in every measured workload, and the data shows no scenario where the Intel part pulls ahead in Cinebench tests.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE | Intel Xeon D-1531 |

|----------------|------------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1667 |

| Architecture | Zen | Broadwell |

| Codename | Raven Ridge | Broadwell |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen (Raven Ridge)) | Xeon D (Broadwell-DE) |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,950 million | 3,200 million |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 246 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 1.5 MB (per core) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2018-05-09 | 2015-10-31 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $348 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | YD240BC6M4MFBYD240BC6FBMPK | SR2DG |