AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Intel Xeon E-2126G Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 9540 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Xeon E-2126G scores 8891. The AMD part leads by 6.8% in this test.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300GE wins every single-core benchmark in the database. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1346 versus 1255 for the Xeon E-2126G, a 6.8% advantage. The same 6.7% lead appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 single-core tests.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Xeon E-2126G and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2126G has 6 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having fewer physical cores, the Ryzen part wins in every recorded benchmark.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2126G boosts to 4.50 GHz, which is higher than the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 4.00 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen part has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.30 GHz.

Q: Is the Ryzen 3 4300GE still in production?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is marked as Active in production status. The Intel Xeon E-2126G is End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon E-2126G belongs to the Xeon E-2100 series and uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS die. It is built on Intel's 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The die measures 154 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE comes from the 4000 series and uses the Zen 2 architecture under the codename Renoir. It is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a die size of 156 mm² and 9,800 million transistors.

The core layouts differ significantly. The Intel chip offers 6 physical cores with 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD chip has 4 physical cores but 8 threads, using SMT to double thread count. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both share 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Xeon has 256 KB of L2 per core while the Ryzen has 512 KB per core. The shared L3 cache is much larger on Intel at 12 MB, versus 4 MB on the AMD part.

The process node difference is a major architectural distinction. Intel's 14 nm Coffee Lake die is a workstation/server part with a TDP of 80 W. The AMD Renoir chip is a 7 nm desktop part rated at 35 W. That power envelope difference is substantial. The Ryzen 3 4300GE also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Xeon E-2126G is locked.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Intel Xeon E-2126G carries HD Graphics P630, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE features Radeon Vega 6. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, but memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 on both, though the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1151 for the Xeon, AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen. The Ryzen 3 4300GE is a desktop market segment part and remains active in production, while the Xeon E-2126G is a server/workstation part that has reached end-of-life. The Xeon launched on 2018-07-11 with a launch MSRP of $255. The Ryzen launched on 2020-07-20 with no recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data shows the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE winning every single head-to-head test. That includes all three Cinebench generations (R15, R20, R23) in both single-core and multi-core workloads. The margin is consistent at 6.8% for multi-core tests and 6.7% for single-core tests across the board.

The Intel Xeon E-2126G does not win any of the head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database. However, its architectural profile suggests where it could be favored in certain deployments. The Xeon has 6 physical cores versus 4 on the Ryzen, which can matter in workloads that scale with raw core count rather than thread count or IPC. It also has a 12 MB shared L3 cache, three times the L3 capacity of the Ryzen. Its boost clock reaches 4.50 GHz, which is higher than the Ryzen's 4.00 GHz maximum.

The Ryzen 3 4300GE counters with a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz, a smaller 7 nm process, and a much lower 35 W TDP. Its 8 threads give it an advantage in SMT-friendly workloads, and its memory bandwidth is higher. For integrated graphics, the Radeon Vega 6 is the more capable IGP on paper, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded.

The power envelope is the clearest differentiator. The Ryzen 3 4300GE draws 35 W while the Xeon E-2126G draws 80 W, so the AMD part is positioned for compact, low-power builds. The Xeon targets server and workstation platforms where ECC support and 6 physical cores matter more than absolute benchmark scores. In practice, the data shows the Ryzen winning all recorded workloads, but the Xeon retains advantages in core count, L3 cache size, and boost frequency that may favor specific server-oriented tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The Intel Xeon E-2126G has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for Intel and 3.50 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for AMD. TDP ratings are 80 W and 35 W respectively.

Process nodes differ: Intel uses 14 nm while AMD uses 7 nm. The foundry is Intel for the Xeon and TSMC for the Ryzen. Transistor count is not recorded for the Intel part, but the AMD chip has 9,800 million transistors. Die sizes are close at 154 mm² and 156 mm².

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core. L2 is 256 KB per core on Intel versus 512 KB per core on AMD. L3 is 12 MB shared on Intel versus 4 MB shared on AMD.

Memory bandwidth differs: 42.7 GB/s for Intel, 51.2 GB/s for AMD. Both use DDR4 dual-channel memory and support ECC. PCIe is Gen 3 on both, but Intel lists 16 lanes from the CPU while AMD just lists Gen 3 without lane count.

Integrated graphics differ: HD Graphics P630 on Intel, Radeon Vega 6 on AMD. The sockets are Intel Socket 1151 versus AMD Socket AM4. The multiplier is locked on Intel and unlocked on AMD. Production status is End-of-life for Intel and Active for AMD. Release dates are 2018-07-11 and 2020-07-20 respectively. The launch MSRP for the Xeon is $255; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Ryzen. Market segments are Server/Workstation for Intel and Desktop for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are uniform. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all six comparisons, with the same margins repeating across Cinebench versions.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 961 against the Xeon E-2126G's 896, a 6.8% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ryzen scores 135 versus 126, a 6.7% lead. These are the smallest absolute gaps in the set, but the relative margins match the rest.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows the Ryzen at 4006 and the Xeon at 3734, again a 6.8% difference. Single-core R20 sees 565 versus 527, a 6.7% gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core has the Ryzen at 9540 and the Xeon at 8891, a 6.8% margin. Single-core R23 is 1346 versus 1255, also a 6.8% difference.

The consistency is notable. Every multi-core test lands at exactly 6.8%, and every single-core test lands at 6.7% except R23 single-core which is also 6.8%. This suggests the performance delta is driven by fundamental architectural advantages rather than workload-specific scaling. The Ryzen's higher base clock, smaller process node, and SMT threads appear to offset the Xeon's extra two physical cores and larger L3 cache.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story. The Xeon E-2126G has an average benchmark score of 2842, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE averages 2759. That places the Xeon slightly higher in the aggregate, despite losing every head-to-head test. This is because the Xeon's Geekbench scores, which are not part of the head-to-head series, are included in its average. The Xeon records a Geekbench multi-core score of 5743 and single-core score of 1565. The Ryzen has no Geekbench scores recorded in the database.

Percentile rankings are close: the Xeon sits at the 51st percentile of all CPUs, the Ryzen at the 50th. Nearest rivals for the Xeon include the Intel Core i7-6800K with an average score of 2838 and a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-10600 at 2837 with a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is at 2829 with a 0.5% delta. On the other side, the Intel Core i7-11370H is 0.6% faster with a score of 2861. For the Ryzen 3 4300GE, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765 with a 0.2% delta in its favor, the Intel Xeon E-2176M at 2751 with a 0.3% delta against it, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE at 2767 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Xeon D-1567 at 2770 with a 0.4% delta.

The benchmark data is unambiguous about the winner in direct competition. The Ryzen 3 4300GE outperforms the Xeon E-2126G in every recorded Cinebench test, with consistent margins that indicate a clear generational and architectural advantage. The Xeon's strengths, such as 6 physical cores, 12 MB of L3 cache, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock, do not translate into wins in the recorded workloads. The Ryzen's 7 nm process, 8 threads, and higher base clock carry it to victory across the board.