
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Xeon E5-4650 v2

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-4650 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($48) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+211%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ 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 4350GE and Xeon E5-4650 v2

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 E5-4650 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 4350GE 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 4350GE versus 2.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v2 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 10,940 against the Xeon E5-4650 v2's 10,946 — a 0.1% lead for the Xeon E5-4650 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E5-4650 v2.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 25 MB Intel® Smart Cache+525% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | — |
| PassMark | 10,940 | 10,946 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 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 4350GE | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-4650 v2 debuted at $1723.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Xeon E5-4650 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-91% | $1723 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $48 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2014 |
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