AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a consistent picture across all six Cinebench head-to-head tests: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins every single benchmark against the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5. The AMD part takes all six wins, while the Intel part records zero. The margins are narrow, ranging from 1.1% to 1.7%, but they are uniform across both single-core and multi-core workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE leads by 1.7% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, and by 1.1% to 1.6% in the single-core variants.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this: the AMD chip sits at 1910, while the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 sits at 1879. Both processors occupy the 43rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they are statistically tied in overall standing. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 at the same 1910 average score, and the Intel Xeon E-2314 at 1911, a 0.1% difference. For the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, the closest competitor is the Intel Processor U300 at 1881, just 0.1% higher.

The verdict is straightforward for system builders. If the choice is purely about raw Cinebench scores, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better performer in every measured test. However, the Intel part is a mobile/server hybrid with a different socket (BGA 1440) and platform, so the decision is as much about compatibility as it is about performance. The AMD chip is a desktop part on Socket AM4, while the Intel chip is a Server/Workstation segment processor. For a desktop build, the AMD part is the clear pick. For a system that requires the Intel BGA 1440 platform or its specific Iris Pro Graphics P580, the Xeon E3-1545M v5 is the only option, despite the slight performance deficit. The Intel Xeon also has a launch MSRP of $679, a detail worth noting, though the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is significant. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, produced on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,950 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 uses the Skylake architecture with the Skylake-H codename, also on a 14 nm process but fabricated by Intel, with 2,300 million transistors on a 171 mm² die. That means the AMD chip has more than double the transistor count on a larger die.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD part provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a larger 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip thus has twice the L3 capacity, which can help in certain workloads, though the benchmark results do not show it translating into wins.

Both CPUs have 4 cores and 8 threads, with the same 3.80 GHz boost clock. The AMD base clock is 3.20 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.90 GHz. The AMD part has a 35 W TDP, the Intel part a 45 W TDP. Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR4 only with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel chip supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a lower 34.1 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes are another split. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part has Radeon RX Vega 11, while the Intel part has Iris Pro Graphics P580. The production status shows the AMD chip as Active, while the Intel chip is End-of-life. The AMD part released on 2018-05-09, the Intel part on 2016-01-23. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins everywhere in the recorded Cinebench data. It takes the multi-core tests in Cinebench R15 (665 vs 654), R20 (2774 vs 2728), and R23 (6606 vs 6497). It also wins the single-core tests in R15 (93 vs 92), R20 (391 vs 385), and R23 (932 vs 917). The margins are small, but they are consistent. The AMD chip's higher base clock (3.20 GHz vs 2.90 GHz) and higher memory bandwidth (46.9 GB/s vs 34.1 GB/s) likely contribute to these wins, though the benchmark data alone is what the analysis relies on.

The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 does not win any of the six head-to-head benchmarks. Its strengths lie elsewhere: a larger 8 MB L3 cache, 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus the AMD's 8, and support for both DDR3 and DDR4 memory. The Intel part also has a lower transistor count (2,300 million vs 4,950 million), which may translate to lower manufacturing complexity, but that is not a performance metric. For workloads that benefit from more L3 cache or more PCIe lanes, the Intel part could theoretically be better, but the Cinebench results do not reflect any such advantage.

For a desktop user, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better choice in every benchmark run. For a server or workstation application that specifically requires the Intel platform (BGA 1440 socket, Skylake-H generation), the Xeon E3-1545M v5 is the only one of the two that fits. The data shows no scenario in which the Intel part outperforms the AMD part in Cinebench.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins all three multi-core tests: Cinebench R15 (665 vs 654), R20 (2774 vs 2728), and R23 (6606 vs 6497), with a consistent 1.7% lead in each.

Q: Are the single-core scores close?

A: Yes, they are very close. The AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core (93 vs 92, 1.1% lead), R20 single-core (391 vs 385, 1.6% lead), and R23 single-core (932 vs 917, 1.6% lead).

Q: Do both CPUs have the same core and thread count?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. They also share the same 3.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has a 45 W TDP. The AMD chip draws less power on paper.

Q: Which CPU supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 supports 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE supports 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is listed as Active, while the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 is listed as End-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is decisive. Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE wins every round. The biggest margin is 1.7%, achieved in three multi-core tests: Cinebench R15 (665 vs 654), Cinebench R20 (2774 vs 2728), and Cinebench R23 (6606 vs 6497). These are narrow but consistent leads. The single-core tests show slightly smaller margins: 1.1% in R15 (93 vs 92) and 1.6% in both R20 (391 vs 385) and R23 (932 vs 917).

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story. The AMD part averages 1910, while the Intel part averages 1879. That puts the AMD chip ahead by roughly 1.6% overall. The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 has a nearest rival in the Intel Processor U300 at 1881, a 0.1% difference, which shows how close the competition is at this performance tier. The AMD part's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 at an identical 1910 average score, and the Intel Xeon E-2314 at 1911, just 0.1% higher.

Looking at the multi-core wins in detail, the AMD chip's 1.7% lead in Cinebench R20 (2774 vs 2728) is representative of the pattern. The single-core wins, while smaller in percentage, are still consistent: 1.6% in R23 (932 vs 917). The data shows no test where the Intel part closes the gap or takes the lead. The closest result is the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the AMD part scores 93 and the Intel part scores 92, a difference of just one point.

The overall performance classification places both CPUs at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. That means they perform at a similar level relative to the entire database, despite the AMD chip's consistent benchmark wins. The average benchmark score of 1910 for the AMD part and 1879 for the Intel part confirms that the AMD chip is modestly ahead. The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon D-1531 at 1885, is 0.3% higher, which shows the Intel part is slightly below its own closest competitors. The AMD part, by contrast, matches its nearest rival (Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5) exactly at 1910.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. The Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5, while competitive within a few percentage points, cannot match the AMD chip in any Cinebench test. For buyers who prioritize raw Cinebench performance and are building on the AM4 socket, the AMD part is the clear winner. For those locked into the Intel BGA 1440 platform, the Xeon E3-1545M v5 remains a capable option, but the data shows it trails the AMD part in every measured metric.