Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Xeon E5-2643 v4
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Xeon E5-2643 v4
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2643 v4
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($105.5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($555) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+422%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($105.5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($555) |
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 PRO 4350G and Xeon E5-2643 v4
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G 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: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2643 v4
The Xeon E5-2643 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,024 points. Launch price was $1,552.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2643 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Xeon E5-2643 v4's 11,024 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v4. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2643 v4.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+8% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 20 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 11,024 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,995 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,516 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,334 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) / not specified (Xeon E5-2643 v4). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2643 v4 debuted at $1552. At current prices ($105.5 vs $555), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is $450 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G delivers 103.7 pts/$ vs 19.9 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2643 v4 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G the 135.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-2643 v4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-90% | $1552 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $105.5-81% | $555 |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.7+421% | 19.9 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2016 |
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