Xeon E-2226G
VS
Ryzen 3 4300GE

Xeon E-2226G vs Ryzen 3 4300GE

Intel

Xeon E-2226G

6 Cores6 Thrd80 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 3 4300GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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-2226G is positioned at rank #324 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2226G

#1
Xeon Platinum 8454H
MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A
4649%
#6
Xeon Gold 6240R
MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A
878%
#10
Xeon 6337P
MSRP: $60|Avg: $5
780%
#15
EPYC 9174F
MSRP: $194|Avg: $30
603%
#240
Ryzen 7 PRO 1700
MSRP: $329|Avg: $60
100%
#241
Xeon w5-2555X
MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1145
100%
#242
Xeon E-2246G
MSRP: $311|Avg: $268
100%
#244
Xeon w3-2423
MSRP: $359|Avg: $300
98%
#245
EPYC 8434P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $3137
98%
#247
EPYC 7443P
MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045
95%
#248
EPYC 4564P
MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517
95%
#324
Xeon E-2226G
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#335
Xeon Bronze 3206R
MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A
97%
#337
Xeon E5-2470 v2
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300GE

#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
111%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
108%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
105%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
105%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
104%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
104%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
104%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
103%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
103%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
103%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
102%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
102%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
100%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
100%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
100%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
100%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
100%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
100%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
100%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
100%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
99%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
99%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
98%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
98%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
97%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
97%
#60
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX
MSRP: $429|Avg: $450
96%
#61
Core i9-9960X
MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200
96%
#62
Core Ultra 5 225T
MSRP: $240|Avg: $180
96%
#63
Ryzen 3 3300X
MSRP: $120|Avg: $90
96%
#64
Core i5-12600K
MSRP: $289|Avg: $185
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon E-2226G is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.
InsightXeon E-2226GRyzen 3 4300GE
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($72)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Ryzen 3 4300GE ($72), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($72 less, Infinity% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.
InsightXeon E-2226GRyzen 3 4300GE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($72)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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-2226G and Ryzen 3 4300GE

Intel

Xeon E-2226G

The Xeon E-2226G 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 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 11,174 points. Launch price was $255.

AMD

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-2226G packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E-2226G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2226G versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2226G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E-2226G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2226G scores 11,174 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 4300GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2226G vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.

FeatureXeon E-2226GRyzen 3 4300GE
Cores / Threads
6 / 6+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz+18%
4 GHz
Base Clock
3.4 GHz
3.5 GHz+3%
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-S WS (2018−2019)
Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark
11,174
11,239
Cinebench R23 Multi
5,800
Geekbench 6 Single
1,472
Geekbench 6 Multi
5,063
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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E-2226G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureXeon E-2226GRyzen 3 4300GE
Socket
LGA1151
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
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2226G) / Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E-2226G requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureXeon E-2226GRyzen 3 4300GE
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 6
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes