Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Xeon E5-2670 v2
Ryzen 3 4300GE
Xeon E5-2670 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2670 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($72) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($72) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($189) |
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 4300GE and Xeon E5-2670 v2
Ryzen 3 4300GE
The Ryzen 3 4300GE 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 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2670 v2
The Xeon E5-2670 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 11,346 points. Launch price was $927.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 4300GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 11,239 against the Xeon E5-2670 v2's 11,346 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2670 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+21% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 25 MB (total)+525% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) |
| PassMark | 11,239 | 11,346 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,472 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,063 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 4300GE versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — the Ryzen 3 4300GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2670 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2670 v2). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2670 v2) — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2670 v2).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 768 GB+1100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 4+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE) / not specified (Xeon E5-2670 v2). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 4300GE launched at $94 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 debuted at $1556. At current prices ($72 vs $189), the Ryzen 3 4300GE is $117 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300GE delivers 156.1 pts/$ vs 60.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — making the Ryzen 3 4300GE the 88.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 4300GE | Xeon E5-2670 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $94-94% | $1556 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $72-62% | $189 |
| Performance per Dollar | 156.1+160% | 60.0 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2013 |
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