Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Xeon E5-2640 v3

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

4 / 8

10,940

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2640 v3

8 / 16

11,055

+1.1%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2640 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

17657%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2962%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2288%

#467

EPYC 7713

MSRP: $7060|Avg: $1299

100%

#467

EPYC 7662

MSRP: $6150|Avg: $1266

100%

#469

EPYC 9554

MSRP: $9087|Avg: $2795

98%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

97%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

97%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

96%

#819

Xeon E5-2640 v3

MSRP: $939|Avg: $189

100%

#824

Xeon E5-1660 v3

MSRP: $1080|Avg: $198

99%

#827

Xeon W3565

MSRP: $294|Avg: $69

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Xeon E5-2640 v3
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2640 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Xeon E5-2640 v3
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+26%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($189)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2640 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE and Xeon E5-2640 v3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,940 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2640 v3

The Xeon E5-2640 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 90 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 11,055 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon E5-2640 v3 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 10,940 against the Xeon E5-2640 v3's 11,055 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E5-2640 v3. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2640 v3.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Xeon E5-2640 v3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+18%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+35%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	20 MB (total)+400%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	10,940	11,055+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2640 v3 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.