Ryzen 3 4300G vs Xeon E5-2689
Ryzen 3 4300G
Xeon E5-2689
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2689
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E5-2689 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E5-2689 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+455%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($18) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4300G and Xeon E5-2689
Ryzen 3 4300G
The Ryzen 3 4300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 9,938 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2689
The Xeon E5-2689 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,922 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2689 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2689 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2689 — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2689 uses Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300G scores 9,938 against the Xeon E5-2689's 9,922 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2689.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E5-2689 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 20 MB (total)+400% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-78% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) |
| PassMark | 9,938 | 9,922 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2689 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E5-2689 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4300G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2689 debuted at $1800. At current prices ($100 vs $18), the Xeon E5-2689 is $82 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300G delivers 99.4 pts/$ vs 551.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2689 — making the Xeon E5-2689 the 138.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E5-2689 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-92% | $1800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $18-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.4 | 551.2+455% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2012 |
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