AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs Intel Xeon W-2195 Comparison

# AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs Intel Xeon W-2195

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and Intel Xeon W-2195 occupy opposite ends of the desktop and workstation spectrum, yet benchmark aggregation places them within 0.6% of each other in average score. The Ryzen 3 3200G posts an average benchmark score of 6931 against the Xeon W-2195's 6892, a margin of just 39 points. This statistical near-tie masks a profound functional divide: the 3200G is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop chip with integrated graphics, while the W-2195 is an 18-core, 36-thread workstation processor with ECC memory support. The data shows that each processor wins decisively where its architectural strengths align with the workload.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon W-2195 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the comparison set. Across six Cinebench tests spanning R15, R20, and R23, the Xeon W-2195 outperforms the Ryzen 3 3200G by 75% or 75.1% in every instance. The multicore deltas are uniformly -75%, meaning the Ryzen 3 3200G scores exactly one-quarter of the Xeon's output in R15 multicore (600 vs 2401), R20 multicore (2501 vs 10007), and R23 multicore (5955 vs 23828). Single-core tests show the same pattern: R15 single-core 84 vs 338 (-75.1%), R20 single-core 352 vs 1412 (-75.1%), and R23 single-core 840 vs 3363 (-75%).

These results indicate the Xeon W-2195 is the clear choice for heavily threaded rendering, scientific computing, and any workload that scales across many cores. The 18-core, 36-thread configuration delivers approximately 4x the multicore performance of the 4-core, 4-thread Ryzen 3 3200G, a gap that persists across every Cinebench generation. The Ryzen 3 3200G's wins are not in raw compute but in platform characteristics: it offers integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, a 65W TDP, and an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for compact, low-power builds where the Xeon W-2195 cannot operate due to its 140W TDP and lack of integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Ryzen 3 3200G uses AMD's Zen+ architecture on a 12nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the Xeon W-2195 uses Intel's Skylake architecture on a 14nm process at Intel. The Ryzen chip packs 4,940 million transistors into a 210 mm² die, whereas the Xeon W-2195's die size is 484 mm² with transistor count not listed in the data.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 3200G offers 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon W-2195 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 24.75 MB of shared L3 cache—over six times the L3 capacity. This larger cache pool supports the Xeon's 18 cores and 36 threads, which demand significantly more data locality.

Memory architecture also diverges. Both support DDR4, but the Ryzen 3 3200G uses a dual-channel memory bus with no ECC support, while the Xeon W-2195 uses a quad-channel bus with 85.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth and ECC memory capability. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 for both, but the Xeon W-2195 provides 48 lanes (CPU only) versus the Ryzen 3 3200G's unspecified lane count. The Xeon also targets the Server/Workstation market segment, while the Ryzen 3 3200G is a Desktop part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results paint a stark picture of performance disparity. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon W-2195 scores 2401 against the Ryzen 3 3200G's 600, a 75% delta. This four-fold advantage scales directly with the core count ratio: 18 cores versus 4 cores. The single-core R15 test shows a 75.1% delta (338 vs 84), indicating that even per-thread performance favors the Xeon W-2195 despite its lower 2.30 GHz base clock, thanks to a 4.30 GHz boost clock that exceeds the Ryzen's 4.00 GHz maximum.

Cinebench R20 multicore results show the Xeon W-2195 at 10007 versus 2501 for the Ryzen 3 3200G, again a 75% delta. The single-core R20 test delivers 1412 vs 352, a 75.1% gap. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 23828 vs 5955 (-75%) and single-core 3363 vs 840 (-75%). The consistency of the 75% delta across all six tests indicates that the performance ratio is stable regardless of Cinebench version or workload intensity.

The Ryzen 3 3200G's benchmark profile outside Cinebench reveals its strengths in other areas. Its 3DMark scores are 1953 for 16 threads, 1003 for 2 threads, 1938 for 4 threads, 1945 for 8 threads, 1939 for max threads, and 498 for single-thread. These scores cluster tightly, suggesting the 4-core processor saturates quickly. PassMark results show 85374 for data compression, 4475 for data encryption, 4679 for extended instructions, 23 for find prime numbers, 13059 for floating point math, 20141 for integer math, 7007 for multithread, 397 for physics, 10432 for random string sorting, and 2185 for single-thread tests. Geekbench scores are 2833 multicore and 884 single-core.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, but boost clocks favor the Xeon at 4.30 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. TDPs are 65W for the Ryzen and 140W for the Xeon. The Ryzen 3 3200G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Xeon W-2195 uses Intel Socket 2066.

Release dates differ by nearly two years: the Ryzen 3 3200G launched on 2019-07-06, while the Xeon W-2195 launched on 2017-08-28. Production status also differs—the Ryzen 3 3200G is Active, while the Xeon W-2195 is End-of-life. The Ryzen 3 3200G has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Xeon W-2195 is locked. Part numbers are YD3200C5M4MFH and YD3200C5FHBOX for the Ryzen, and SR3RX for the Xeon.

The Xeon W-2195 has a launch MSRP of $2553. The Ryzen 3 3200G has no launch MSRP listed. Integrated graphics are present only on the Ryzen 3 3200G (Radeon Vega 8), while the Xeon W-2195 has none. ECC memory is supported only on the Xeon W-2195. The Ryzen 3 3200G belongs to the 3000 series with codename Picasso, while the Xeon W-2195 has codename Skylake-W and no series designation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 has 18 cores and 36 threads, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G's 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Xeon W-2195 scores 23828 versus the Ryzen 3 3200G's 5955, representing a 75% delta in favor of the Xeon.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8). The Intel Xeon W-2195 has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has a 65W TDP, while the Intel Xeon W-2195 has a 140W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon W-2195 boosts to 4.30 GHz, exceeding the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G's 4.00 GHz boost clock, despite the Ryzen having a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.30 GHz).