AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 622 against the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3's 612, a delta of 1.6%. The single-core result in the same test is closer: 87 versus 86, a 1.2% edge for AMD.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Ryzen 3 3200GE posts 2595 in multicore, while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 reaches 2550, a 1.8% advantage. The single-core R20 score is 366 for AMD and 359 for Intel, a 1.9% lead. That is the largest relative margin in the entire head-to-head set.

Cinebench R23 repeats the story. The AMD processor scores 6179 in multicore, compared to Intel's 6072, a 1.8% gap. Single-core R23 results show 872 for AMD and 857 for Intel, again a 1.8% difference. The win count is 6 for the Ryzen 3 3200GE and 0 for the Xeon E3-1241 v3.

The average benchmark score places the AMD part at 1787, with the Intel chip at 1756. That puts the Ryzen 3 3200GE in the 42nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 sits at the 41st percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Opteron 6281 at 1789 (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 at 1778 (delta 0.5%), the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 at 1777 (delta 0.6%), and the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 at 1773 (delta 0.8%). For Intel, the closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-4790T at 1755 (delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-5675C at 1759 (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE at 1750 (delta 0.4%), and the Intel Xeon E-2224 at 1762 (delta -0.3%).

The deltas between the two processors in this comparison are small, but they are consistent in one direction. Every single test, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multicore modes, favors the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE. The largest advantage is 1.9% in R20 single-core; the smallest is 1.2% in R15 single-core. No test reverses the order.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins in every measured workload category. The six head-to-head benchmarks cover both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering tasks, and the AMD part takes all of them. The margins are modest, but the direction is uniform.

For single-core performance, which typically reflects responsiveness in lightly threaded applications, the Ryzen 3 3200GE leads by 1.2% in R15, 1.9% in R20, and 1.8% in R23. These are not large gaps, but they appear consistently across three generations of the Cinebench test, indicating a stable advantage in per-thread throughput.

For multicore workloads, which matter for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks, the AMD processor again leads: 1.6% in R15, 1.8% in R20, and 1.8% in R23. This is notable because the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has twice the thread count: 8 threads versus 4 threads. Despite the thread disadvantage, the Ryzen 3 3200GE still manages to outscore the Xeon in multicore tests. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz appears to offset the thread deficit, at least within these Cinebench workloads.

The Xeon E3-1241 v3 has no wins in the recorded data. Its percentile ranking of 41 against AMD's 42 reflects the same narrow but consistent gap. In practical terms, the Xeon sits just below the Ryzen 3 3200GE in overall average score, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-4790T, matches it exactly at 1755 with a delta of 0%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is built on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, part of the 3000 series. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, integrating 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3, by contrast, is a Haswell-WS part, built on the Haswell architecture using Intel's 22 nm process, with 1,400 million transistors on a 160 mm² die. The transistor count difference is substantial: AMD integrates more than three times as many transistors, though on a larger die.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 3200GE has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Xeon E3-1241 v3 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has double the L3 cache, but the AMD part has larger L1 and L2 per core. The total L3 figures are not recorded in the database, so the comparison rests on the per-core and shared values listed.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Xeon supports DDR3 with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, a notable feature for workstation and server use.

The AMD part includes integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8. The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has no integrated graphics at all. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. The production status also differs: the Ryzen 3 3200GE is active, while the Xeon E3-1241 v3 is end-of-life.

Release dates place the Intel part earlier: May 2014 versus July 2019 for the AMD. The Intel Xeon carries a launch MSRP of $273; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several recorded specifications. Core count is the same at 4, but thread count differs: the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 threads, while the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for AMD and 3.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.00 GHz for AMD and 3.90 GHz for Intel. TDP ratings are 35 watts for AMD and 80 watts for Intel, a significant difference in power envelope.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1150. The process nodes differ (12 nm versus 22 nm), as do the foundries (GlobalFoundries versus Intel), transistor counts (4,940 million versus 1,400 million), and die sizes (210 mm² versus 160 mm²). Cache values differ across L1, L2, and L3 as described above. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR3 for Intel, with corresponding bandwidth differences (46.9 GB/s versus 25.6 GB/s). The AMD part has integrated graphics; the Intel part does not. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked. Market segments differ: Desktop for AMD, Server/Workstation for Intel. Production status is Active for AMD and End-of-life for Intel. Release dates are July 2019 for AMD and May 2014 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $273; the AMD part has none recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 6179, while the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 scores 6072, giving AMD a 1.8% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 win any benchmark in the recorded data?

A: No. The head-to-head results show 6 wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE and 0 wins for the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 across all six Cinebench tests.

Q: How do the thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 threads, while the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has 8 threads. Despite having half the threads, the AMD part wins all multicore benchmarks.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an average benchmark score of 1787, and the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has an average score of 1756. The AMD part sits at the 42nd percentile, the Intel part at the 41st.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both support ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses DDR4, and the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 uses DDR3.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE includes integrated graphics, specifically Radeon Vega 8. The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is the better performer in every recorded benchmark. All six head-to-head Cinebench tests, from R15 through R23, in both single-core and multicore modes, favor the AMD part. The margins are narrow, ranging from 1.2% to 1.9%, but they are consistent and never reverse. The average benchmark score of 1787 versus 1756, and the percentile ranking of 42 versus 41, reinforce the same conclusion.

The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3, despite having 8 threads to the AMD's 4, cannot overcome the AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz in these workloads. The Xeon does offer double the L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB) and a higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 3.30 GHz), but those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins.

For users prioritizing integrated graphics, the choice is clear: only the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has Radeon Vega 8. For those needing lower power consumption, the AMD part's 35 W TDP is far below Intel's 80 W TDP. The AMD processor also benefits from a newer process node (12 nm versus 22 nm), an unlocked multiplier, and an active production status. The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 is end-of-life and has a launch MSRP of $273, but the database records no price advantage for either part beyond that single figure.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins on benchmark performance across the board. The Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 remains competitive in raw scores, but it does not outpace the AMD part in any measured test. Users who need integrated graphics, lower power draw, or a current production processor should choose the AMD. Those who require a server/workstation segment processor with 8 threads and DDR3 support may still consider the Xeon, but they should expect slightly lower Cinebench scores.