CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
Xeon W-2133
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Xeon W-2133
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($149) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+314%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($149) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($617) |
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 W-2133
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 W-2133
The Xeon W-2133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $617.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-2133 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-2133 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon W-2133 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon W-2133 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE scores 12,626 against the Xeon W-2133's 12,615 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs 8.25 MB (total) on the Xeon W-2133.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8.25 MB (total)+3% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 12,626 | 12,615 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,292 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 6,647 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-2133 uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 512 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 48 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon W-2133). Primary use case: Xeon W-2133 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon W-2133 rivals Ryzen Threadripper 1900X.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Xeon W-2133 debuted at $617.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE | Xeon W-2133 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-76% | $617 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $617 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2017 |
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