Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Xeon Silver 4208
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Xeon Silver 4208
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4208
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon Silver 4208 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon Silver 4208 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Silver 4208
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 Silver 4208
The Xeon Silver 4208 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 11 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,040 points. Launch price was $417.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Silver 4208 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon Silver 4208 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4208 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4208 uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Xeon Silver 4208's 11,040 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon Silver 4208. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 11 MB on the Xeon Silver 4208.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon Silver 4208 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 11 MB+175% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 11,040 |
| 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 Silver 4208 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 2400 on the Xeon Silver 4208 — the Xeon Silver 4208 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Silver 4208 supports up to 1024 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs 6 (Xeon Silver 4208). PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs 48 (Xeon Silver 4208) — the Xeon Silver 4208 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and C621 (Xeon Silver 4208).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon Silver 4208 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | 2400+59900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+13107100% | 1024 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 6+200% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features
Only the Xeon Silver 4208 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Silver 4208). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon Silver 4208 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Xeon Silver 4208 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | Yes | VT-x, VT-d |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G and Xeon Silver 4208
