Ryzen 3 5300G vs Xeon Silver 4114
Ryzen 3 5300G
Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5300G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4114
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Xeon Silver 4114 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Xeon Silver 4114 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+168%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
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 5300G and Xeon Silver 4114
Ryzen 3 5300G
The Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,050 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Silver 4114
The Xeon Silver 4114 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 13.75 MB. L2 cache: 10 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,097 points. Launch price was $694.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4114 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon Silver 4114 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300G versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4114 — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5300G (base: 4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4114 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5300G scores 13,050 against the Xeon Silver 4114's 13,097 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon Silver 4114. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 5300G vs 13.75 MB on the Xeon Silver 4114.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Xeon Silver 4114 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+40% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+82% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 13.75 MB+72% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 10 MB+1900% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 13,050 | 13,097 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Silver 4114 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Xeon Silver 4114 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 768 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 6 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 5300G launched at $130 MSRP, while the Xeon Silver 4114 debuted at $612. At current prices ($80 vs $30), the Xeon Silver 4114 is $50 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 5300G delivers 163.1 pts/$ vs 436.6 pts/$ for the Xeon Silver 4114 — making the Xeon Silver 4114 the 91.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Xeon Silver 4114 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-79% | $612 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 163.1 | 436.6+168% |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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