Xeon E5-4650 v3 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-4650 v3

12 / 24

10,838

0.0%

10,940

+0.9%

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 E5-4650 v3 is positioned at rank #334 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 E5-4650 v3

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4794%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

905%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

804%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

621%

#247

EPYC 7443P

MSRP: $1337|Avg: $1045

98%

#248

EPYC 4564P

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#249

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX

MSRP: $1340|Avg: $1340

98%

#250

EPYC 7D12

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

98%

#251

Xeon W-1390P

MSRP: $594|Avg: $450

97%

#334

Xeon E5-4650 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#335

Xeon Bronze 3206R

MSRP: $306|Avg: N/A

100%

#337

Xeon E5-2470 v2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 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 E5-4650 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-4650 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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 E5-4650 v3 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-4650 v3 and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Xeon E5-4650 v3

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,838 points. Launch price was $800.

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 E5-4650 v3 packs 12 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon E5-4650 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-4650 v3 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Xeon E5-4650 v3 uses the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-4650 v3 scores 10,838 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-4650 v3 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Xeon E5-4650 v3	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 24+200%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	4 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)+650%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,838	10,940

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-4650 v3 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.