Ryzen 5 8400F vs Xeon E-2388G

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E-2388G
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
14.83
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.25
+2.8%

Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms Xeon E-2388G by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking479462
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.14
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.7022.09
Architecture codenameRocket Lake-E (2021)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date8 September 2021 (3 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$170

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® SPSno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics P750N/A
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported1no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @60 Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @ 60 Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E-2388G 14.83
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.25
+2.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E-2388G 23553
Ryzen 5 8400F 24223
+2.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.83 15.25
Recency 8 September 2021 1 April 2024
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E-2388G has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

Ryzen 5 8400F, on the other hand, has a 2.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F.

Be aware that Xeon E-2388G is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 8400F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E-2388G and Ryzen 5 8400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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