Ryzen 3 4300G vs Xeon W-2125
Ryzen 3 4300G
Xeon W-2125
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2125
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+140%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($42) |
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 W-2125
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 W-2125
The Xeon W-2125 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 10,000 points. Launch price was $444.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 4300G and Xeon W-2125 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300G versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon W-2125 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Xeon W-2125 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-2125 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300G scores 9,938 against the Xeon W-2125's 10,000 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon W-2125. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300G vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2125.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.5 GHz+13% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8.25 MB (total)+106% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 9,938 | 10,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon W-2125 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 4300G) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2125). Primary use case: Xeon W-2125 targets Workstation.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4300G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2125 debuted at $444. At current prices ($100 vs $42), the Xeon W-2125 is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300G delivers 99.4 pts/$ vs 238.1 pts/$ for the Xeon W-2125 — making the Xeon W-2125 the 82.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300G | Xeon W-2125 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-66% | $444 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $42-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 99.4 | 238.1+140% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2017 |
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