Xeon E-2186M vs Ryzen 3 4300GE
Xeon E-2186M
Ryzen 3 4300GE
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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Xeon E-2186M is positioned at rank #320 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2186M
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2186M | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2186M | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
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 Xeon E-2186M and Ryzen 3 4300GE
Xeon E-2186M
The Xeon E-2186M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 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: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,285 points. Launch price was $623.
Ryzen 3 4300GE
The Ryzen 3 4300GE 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: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2186M packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2186M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2186M versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2186M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2186M uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2186M scores 11,285 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon E-2186M. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186M vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.
| Feature | Xeon E-2186M | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+20% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz+21% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+200% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,285 | 11,239 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 5,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,472 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 5,063 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2186M uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2186M | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2186M) / Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E-2186M requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Xeon E-2186M | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 6 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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