Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs Xeon Gold 6128
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Xeon Gold 6128
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Gold 6128
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) | ✅ 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 5350GE and Xeon Gold 6128
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 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 3.6 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,626 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon Gold 6128
The Xeon Gold 6128 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 25 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,887 points. Launch price was $1,697.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6128 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon Gold 6128 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6128 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE scores 12,626 against the Xeon Gold 6128's 12,887 — a 2% lead for the Xeon Gold 6128. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs 19.25 MB on the Xeon Gold 6128.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 19.25 MB+141% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,626 | 12,887+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6128 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon Gold 6128 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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