Ryzen 3 4300G vs Xeon E7450
Ryzen 3 4300G
Xeon E7450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 E7450
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 E7450
The Xeon E7450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L3 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 9,932 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4300G is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300G scores 9,938 against the Xeon E7450's 9,932 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G vs 12 MB L3 Cache on the Xeon E7450.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB L3 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-84% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 9,938 | 9,932 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7450 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4300G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E7450 debuted at $417. At current prices ($100 vs $80), the Xeon E7450 is $20 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300G delivers 99.4 pts/$ vs 124.2 pts/$ for the Xeon E7450 — making the Xeon E7450 the 22.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon E7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-64% | $417 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $80-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.4 | 124.2+25% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2008 |
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