AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE and the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 are both 4-core, 8-thread processors, but they target different segments: the AMD chip is a desktop part, while the Intel chip is a server/workstation mobile processor. The benchmark data in this database shows a clear, consistent pattern across all recorded Cinebench tests, with the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 taking the lead in every single instance. The margins are narrow, but they are uniform, indicating a stable performance advantage rather than a workload-specific fluke.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison consists of six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23, each with both single-core and multi-core variants. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 wins all six matchups. The largest single delta is in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the Intel part scores 95 against the AMD's 93, a difference of 2.1%. In every other test, the delta is a consistent 1.8%.

Looking at the multi-core results, the Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 scoring 677 points, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE scores 665. This 12-point gap translates to the 1.8% deficit for the AMD part. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Intel scores 2824 and the AMD scores 2774, again a 1.8% difference. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 reaches 6726 points, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE finishes at 6606. The absolute gap widens with the newer test version, but the percentage difference remains locked at 1.8%.

The single-core results tell the same story. In Cinebench R15, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 scores 95 versus the AMD's 93, a 2.1% lead. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 398 for the Intel part and 391 for the AMD part, a 1.8% difference. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 at 949 points and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE at 932 points, maintaining the 1.8% margin.

The average benchmark score in the database reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has an average benchmark score of 1945, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE sits at 1910. This places the Intel part in the 44th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the AMD chip lands in the 43rd percentile. These percentile values are nearly identical, suggesting that both processors occupy a very similar tier in the overall performance distribution, even if the Intel part has the edge in direct comparison.

When examining the nearest rivals for each processor, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is flanked by the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 with an average score of 1910 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Xeon E-2314 at 1911 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v4 at 1908 with a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 at 1907 with a delta of 0.1%. This shows that the AMD chip is essentially level with a group of Intel Xeon processors from various generations, with deltas of a tenth of a percent in either direction. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5, by contrast, sits alongside the Intel Xeon E3-1230 v5 at 1947 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-1035G7 at 1948 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-9850HL at 1941 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-8709G at 1950 with a delta of -0.3%. The Intel part's rivals are a mix of Xeon and Core processors, all within a narrow band of scores.

Where Each One Wins

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 wins in every recorded benchmark category. There is no test in the database where the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE takes the lead. This means that for any workload that relies on the specific Cinebench rendering tasks measured, the Intel part is the faster option. The uniformity of the 1.8% delta across multi-core and single-core tests suggests that the advantage is not tied to thread scaling or core count, but rather to the per-core efficiency and clock speed characteristics of the two designs.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE, the wins are not measured in performance but in other attributes. The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has a TDP of 45 watts. This lower thermal design power indicates that the AMD part is designed to operate within a tighter power envelope, which can be an advantage in compact desktop builds or systems with limited cooling capacity. The AMD processor also ships with the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics, which is a more substantial integrated GPU compared to the Intel HD Graphics P530 in the Xeon part. For systems that rely on integrated graphics, the AMD chip likely offers better visual performance, although the database does not include specific graphics benchmarks for these two processors.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE also has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, compared to the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5's base clock of 2.90 GHz and boost clock of 3.70 GHz. Despite this clock speed advantage, the Intel part still achieves higher benchmark scores, indicating that the Intel architecture extracts more performance per clock cycle in these tests. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel part supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also with a dual-channel bus, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. The higher memory bandwidth of the AMD part does not translate into a benchmark win, as the Intel chip still outperforms it in every recorded test.

The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 is an end-of-life product, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is listed as active in production. This means the AMD processor is still available for new systems, whereas the Intel part is no longer in production. For new builds, availability may be a deciding factor, but the performance data remains firmly in favor of the Intel chip.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 is the faster processor. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with a consistent 1.8% to 2.1% margin over the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score of 1945 versus 1910, and it sits one percentile point higher in the overall CPU ranking. For users who prioritize raw Cinebench rendering performance, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 is the clear choice.

However, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is not without its reasons for selection. The AMD processor has a lower TDP of 35 watts, which can be crucial for power-constrained or thermally limited systems. It also features the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics, which is a more capable integrated solution than the Intel HD Graphics P530. For systems that need better integrated graphics performance without a discrete GPU, the AMD part is the stronger option. Additionally, the AMD chip is still in active production, while the Intel part is end-of-life, which affects long-term availability and support.

The database also shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a higher memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s compared to the Intel's 34.1 GB/s, and it supports ECC memory, as does the Intel part. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1440, meaning they are not interchangeable in any system. The AMD processor has a 4 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has an 8 MB shared L3 cache. The larger cache on the Intel part may contribute to its performance advantage, although the database does not provide causal analysis.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has an average benchmark score of 1945, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has an average benchmark score of 1910.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmark wins does each processor have?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 wins all 6 head-to-head benchmarks, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has 0 wins.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a boost clock of 3.80 GHz, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor is still in active production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is listed as active in production, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 is listed as end-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures from different manufacturers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Zen architecture with the codename Raven Ridge, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 uses the Skylake architecture with the codename Skylake-H. Both are manufactured on a 14 nm process node, but the AMD chip is fabricated by GlobalFoundries, while the Intel chip is fabricated by Intel's own foundry.

The transistor counts differ significantly. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has 4,950 million transistors on a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has 2,300 million transistors on a die size of 122 mm². The AMD chip packs more than twice as many transistors into a larger die, which is consistent with its integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics. The Intel part has a smaller die and fewer transistors, reflecting its more modest HD Graphics P530 integrated GPU.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has a larger L3 cache, while the AMD part has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Memory support is another point of divergence. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

The PCIe configurations are different. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE provides PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers double the PCIe lanes, which can be important for systems with multiple expansion cards or high-bandwidth devices.

The integrated graphics are a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE includes Radeon RX Vega 11, while the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 includes HD Graphics P530. The AMD solution is a more powerful integrated GPU, which is a significant advantage for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The sockets are incompatible: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1440. The AMD processor is a desktop part, while the Intel processor is a server/workstation mobile part. The Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 has a launch MSRP of $623, which is a single data point recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD part has a release date of 2018-05-09, while the Intel part has a release date of 2015-10-26. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both support ECC memory.