Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Xeon E5-4650 v2
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($48) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+120%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($48) |
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 E5-4650 v2
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 E5-4650 v2
The Xeon E5-4650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 10,946 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Xeon E5-4650 v2's 10,946 — a 0% lead for the Xeon E5-4650 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4650 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+58% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache+525% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 10,946 |
| 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 E5-4650 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-4650 v2). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E5-4650 v2 debuted at $1723. At current prices ($105.5 vs $48), the Xeon E5-4650 v2 is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G delivers 103.7 pts/$ vs 228.0 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — making the Xeon E5-4650 v2 the 74.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-91% | $1723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $105.5 | $48-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.7 | 228.0+120% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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