Intel Xeon D-2799 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Xeon D-2799 or Intel Xeon D-2799 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Xeon D-2799 features 20 processor cores and has the capability to manage 40 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2799, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2579 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
4 Generation 2
Intel Xeon D Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Xeon D-2700 Group AMD Ryzen 3000G
Intel Xeon D-2799 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon D-2799 has 20 CPU cores and can calculate 40 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2799 is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
20 CPU Cores 4
40 Threads 8
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
20x Sunny Cove Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon D-2799 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 8
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 11
-- Shaders 704
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
1.0 TB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
102.4 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 129 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
129 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP down 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon D-2799 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q3/2019
Ice Lake Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 2579 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
2009 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
30.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB