AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE vs Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 Comparison

The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE are two 4-core, 8-thread processors from different generations and market segments, yet they produce statistically identical benchmark scores. Their average benchmark scores are both 1910, placing them at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs, with a deltaPct of 0 between them. The data shows a rare scenario where two completely different architectures deliver effectively the same performance across every Cinebench test, making the choice between them dependent on platform features and system requirements rather than raw compute throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results are notable for their lack of differentiation. Across all six Cinebench tests, the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 is credited with the win, but in every case the deltaPct is 0, meaning the scores are identical or differ by only a single point. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, both chips score exactly 665 points. The R15 singlecore test shows both at 93 points. Moving to R20, both reach 2774 points in multicore and 391 points in singlecore. The R23 multicore test shows the Intel at 6607 against AMD's 6606, a one-point difference that rounds to zero percent. R23 singlecore is again a dead tie at 932 points.

Given these results, there is no meaningful performance-based use-case split. The Intel part claims 6 wins, but those wins are nominal; the AMD part claims 0 wins, yet its scores are equivalent. In practical terms, neither chip has a compute advantage in rendering workloads. The real differentiation lies elsewhere: the Intel Xeon is a server/workstation mobile processor with a 45W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO is a desktop part with a 35W TDP. For a system builder prioritizing lower power consumption in a desktop, the AMD part wins on efficiency. For a mobile workstation requiring ECC memory and a BGA socket, the Intel part is the only option.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different silicon designs. The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses the Skylake architecture on the Skylake-H codename, fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process with 2,300 million transistors on a 171 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, built on GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process with 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and only 4 MB of shared L3. Despite having half the L3 cache, the AMD part matches Intel's performance, indicating its memory subsystem or core efficiency compensates. The transistor counts also tell a story: AMD packs over double the transistors (4,950 million vs 2,300 million) largely due to the integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, versus Intel's Iris Pro Graphics P580.

Memory support diverges. Intel supports both DDR3 and DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. AMD supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD provides Gen 3 with only 8 lanes. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock at 3.90 GHz versus AMD's 3.80 GHz, though AMD has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 3.00 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a perfect statistical tie, but it is worth examining the numbers precisely. In Cinebench R15 multicore, both CPUs score 665 points. This is the same score achieved by the Intel Xeon E-2314 (avg score 1911) and the Intel Xeon E3-1285 v4 (avg score 1908) within their nearestRivals context. The R15 singlecore test shows both at 93 points, a low score reflecting the older test's weighting but identical across the two.

Cinebench R20 multicore shows both at 2774 points, while R20 singlecore shows both at 391 points. These scores place them at the 43rd percentile, meaning 57% of all CPUs in the database outperform them, but they are also faster than the Xeon E5-2620 v3 (avg score 1907). The R23 multicore test is the only differentiator: Intel scores 6607, AMD scores 6606, a one-point delta. R23 singlecore is again tied at 932.

The pattern is clear: across the entire test suite, the maximum difference is 0.02% (one point out of 6607). The data supports no claim of superiority for either chip. The Intel part's 6-0 win tally is a technicality of the winner field, not a reflection of real performance advantage. For all practical purposes, these are identical performers in Cinebench workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: Both have an identical average benchmark score of 1910. Their nearestRivals data shows a deltaPct of 0 between them, and both sit at the 43rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 winning all 6 tests, though the AMD chip matches or nearly matches the Intel score in every single test, with deltaPct values of 0 across the board.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and only 4 MB of shared L3. Despite having half the L3 cache, the AMD chip matches Intel's benchmark performance.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 has a TDP of 45W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE has a TDP of 35W. The AMD part consumes 10W less power.

Q: Which CPU supports more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE provides only 8 lanes. This could impact expansion options for discrete GPUs or NVMe drives.

Q: Is there any difference in memory bandwidth?

A: Yes. The Intel chip supports DDR3 and DDR4 with a bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s, while the AMD chip supports only DDR4 but with a higher bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both are dual-channel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field except cores, threads, and process node. The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz, versus the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE's base clock of 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel TDP is 45W, the AMD is 35W. Intel uses the BGA 1440 socket, AMD uses AM4. The Intel architecture is Skylake with codename Skylake-H; the AMD architecture is Zen with codename Raven Ridge.

Cache configurations differ: Intel has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core with 8 MB L3; AMD has 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 4 MB L3. Memory support shows Intel accepting DDR3 and DDR4 at 34.1 GB/s, while AMD accepts only DDR4 at 46.9 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ at 16 for Intel and 8 for AMD. Integrated graphics differ: Iris Pro Graphics P580 for Intel versus Radeon RX Vega 11 for AMD. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $1207, while the AMD chip has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel chip is end-of-life, released in January 2016; the AMD chip is active, released in May 2018. Transistor counts are 2,300 million versus 4,950 million, and die sizes are 171 mm² versus 210 mm². The Intel part is for a server/workstation segment, the AMD for desktop.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear choice based on platform, not performance. Benchmark results show zero meaningful difference: both chips deliver identical Cinebench scores across R15, R20, and R23, with average scores of 1910 and a 43rd percentile ranking. No workload in the data favors one over the other.

The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 should be selected when the system requires a mobile BGA 1440 form factor, 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, or support for both DDR3 and DDR4 memory. It also offers a higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz and a larger 8 MB L3 cache. However, it carries a 45W TDP and a launch MSRP of $1207, and it is end-of-life.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better choice for a socketed AM4 desktop build, offering a lower 35W TDP, higher 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth, a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz, and a larger integrated GPU in the Radeon RX Vega 11. It is also an active product with current availability. The trade-offs are a smaller 4 MB L3 cache, fewer PCIe lanes at 8, and DDR4-only support.

Given the identical compute scores, the decision rests entirely on system requirements. For a low-power desktop with modern connectivity, the AMD part is the data-backed pick. For a legacy mobile workstation needing ECC memory and maximum PCIe bandwidth, the Intel part is the only option. Neither can be recommended on raw performance grounds, as the numbers show a perfect tie.