Xeon E5-2643 v4 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2643 v4

6 / 12

11,024

+0.8%

10,940

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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 E5-2643 v4 is positioned at rank #947 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 E5-2643 v4

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

29271%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

5527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

4910%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

3793%

#528

Xeon E5-2687W v3

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $749

96%

#529

Xeon Max 9480

MSRP: $12980|Avg: $12980

90%

#530

Xeon E5-2689 v4

MSRP: $2723|Avg: $100

88%

#531

EPYC 7543

MSRP: $10257|Avg: $468

86%

#947

Xeon E5-2643 v4

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $555

100%

#949

Xeon E5-2630 v2

MSRP: $1069|Avg: $1224

99%

#953

Xeon E5-1620

MSRP: $885|Avg: $70

93%

#955

Xeon E5462

MSRP: $342|Avg: $45

91%

#958

Xeon E5-4650 v2

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $48

89%

#959

Xeon E5-1620 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $160

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (2020) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2643 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)	✅ More affordable ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2643 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+270%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($555)	✅ More affordable ($149)

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.

Xeon E5-2643 v4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2643 v4 and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Xeon E5-2643 v4

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 11,024 points. Launch price was $1,552.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,940 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2643 v4 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2643 v4 scores 11,024 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2643 v4. L3 cache: 20 MB on the Xeon E5-2643 v4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-2643 v4	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+3%
L3 Cache	20 MB+400%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,024	10,940

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2643 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.