
Xeon E5-2667 v4 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Xeon E5-2667 v4

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2667 v4
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 v4 | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E5-2667 v4 | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 E5-2667 v4 and Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

Xeon E5-2667 v4
The Xeon E5-2667 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2 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: 13,776 points. Launch price was $2,057.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 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 4 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Xeon E5-2667 v4 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v4 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2667 v4 scores 13,776 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G's 13,787 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2667 v4 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 v4 | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 25 MB+213% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 13,776 | 13,787 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E5-2667 v4 | Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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