Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E-2246G
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Xeon E-2246G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2246G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+345%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($60) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($268) |
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 5350G and Xeon E-2246G
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E-2246G
The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2246G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2246G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2246G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E-2246G's 13,832 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2246G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,787 | 13,832 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2246G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2246G debuted at $311. At current prices ($60 vs $268), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $208 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 229.8 pts/$ vs 51.6 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2246G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 126.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G | Xeon E-2246G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-52% | $311 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-78% | $268 |
| Performance per Dollar | 229.8+345% | 51.6 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2019 |
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