Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

4 / 8

13,787

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-1680 v4

8 / 16

13,945

+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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-1680 v4 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,945).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-1680 v4, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E5-1680 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-1680 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.8% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-1680 v4 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-1680 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E5-1680 v4 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 4.8% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E5-1680 v4 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E5-1680 v4 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is easier to justify if budget matters more than peak performance. Xeon E5-1680 v4 comes in at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it still gives you a 4.8% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it can still make sense for tighter-budget builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2016). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 E5-1680 v4

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,945 points. Launch price was $1,723.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E5-1680 v4's 13,945 — a 1.1% lead for the Xeon E5-1680 v4. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-1680 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+18%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	13,787	13,945+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.