AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Intel Xeon E-2226G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a remarkably consistent picture across all six Cinebench comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins every single head-to-head benchmark, though the margins are consistently narrow. In the multicore tests, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 961 in Cinebench R15 multicore against 944 for the Intel Xeon E-2226G, a 1.8% advantage. The same 1.8% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the AMD part posts 4006 versus 3934, and again in Cinebench R23 multicore with 9540 against 9368.

Single-core results follow the same pattern with the same 1.8% edge in R20 and R23, and a slightly smaller 1.5% lead in R15 single-core (135 vs 133). So while the Intel Xeon E-2226G has two additional physical cores (6 versus 4), the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE compensates with simultaneous multithreading, giving it 8 threads against the Xeon's 6. The consistency of the 1.8% delta across every multicore test suggests the thread count advantage fully offsets the core count deficit in these workloads.

The average benchmark scores from the database reinforce this. The Ryzen 3 4300GE holds an average benchmark score of 2759, while the Xeon E-2226G sits at 2709. The Ryzen's closest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765, a mere 0.2% higher, and the Intel Xeon E-2176M at 2751, which is 0.3% behind the Ryzen. For the Xeon E-2226G, its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U at 2713, 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-1185G7E at 2703, 0.2% behind. Both CPUs land at the 50th percentile among all processors in the database, meaning they occupy the exact midpoint of the performance distribution.

The narrowness of the deltas is worth pausing on. A 1.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore is within run-to-run variance for many systems. Yet the fact that the same percentage repeats across R15, R20, and R23, and in both single and multicore, points to a systematic, if small, advantage for the AMD part in this benchmark suite.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all 6 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Xeon E-2226G wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two CPUs?

A: The largest recorded delta is 1.8%, which appears in five tests: Cinebench R15 multicore, R20 multicore, R20 single-core, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core. The smallest gap is 1.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 4300GE achieve a multicore win despite having fewer cores?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2226G has 6 cores and 6 threads. The simultaneous multithreading on the AMD part provides 8 threads versus 6, which offsets the core count disadvantage in these Cinebench workloads.

Q: Are the average benchmark scores significantly different?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300GE averages 2759, and the Xeon E-2226G averages 2709. That is a difference of 50 points, or roughly 1.8%, which aligns with the head-to-head deltas.

Q: How do these CPUs compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Ryzen 3 4300GE's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765, which is 0.2% faster. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE at 2767 is 0.3% faster. The Intel Xeon E-2176M at 2751 is 0.3% slower. For the Xeon E-2226G, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U at 2713 is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at 2703 is 0.2% slower.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for both CPUs?

A: Both the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE and the Intel Xeon E-2226G are at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear, though modest, winner: the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE. It outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2226G in every recorded Cinebench test, with a consistent 1.8% edge in most workloads and a 1.5% edge in R15 single-core. The Ryzen also carries a higher average benchmark score (2759 vs 2709) and offers more threads (8 vs 6) while drawing from a 35 W TDP class versus the Xeon's 80 W class. For anyone selecting purely on measured Cinebench performance, the Ryzen 3 4300GE is the superior choice.

However, the margins are small enough that real-world differences will be difficult to notice outside synthetic renders. The Xeon E-2226G is not a poor performer; it lands at the same 50th percentile and trails by only 1.8% in the worst case. Its 6 physical cores and higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz (versus 4.00 GHz on the Ryzen) may matter in workloads that favor raw core count or single-thread frequency, but the recorded Cinebench data does not reflect such a benefit. The verdict from the measurements: the Ryzen 3 4300GE wins on every benchmark, but the victory is narrow.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE | Intel Xeon E-2226G |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 80 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1151 |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | HD Graphics P630 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2020-07-20 | 2019-05-28 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000000151 | SRF7F |

| Transistor count | 9,800 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 154 mm² |

The Xeon E-2226G has a launch MSRP of $255.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2226G uses the Coffee Lake architecture (specifically Coffee Lake-S WS) on Intel's 14 nm process, with a 154 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The Ryzen 3 4300GE provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Xeon E-2226G also has 64 KB L1 per core, but only 256 KB L2 per core, paired with a much larger 12 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel part may help in certain cache-sensitive workloads, though the recorded Cinebench results do not show a compensating advantage.

Memory bandwidth favors the AMD part: 51.2 GB/s against 42.7 GB/s for the Intel chip, both running dual-channel DDR4 with ECC support. Both CPUs use PCIe Gen 3, with the Xeon specifying 16 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 3 4300GE carries Radeon Vega 6, while the Xeon E-2226G has HD Graphics P630. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Xeon is locked. The production statuses differ, with the Ryzen listed as Active and the Xeon as End-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins every recorded benchmark, so the "wins" section is straightforward in terms of measured performance. The six head-to-head wins span both single-core and multi-core Cinebench workloads, from R15 through R23. The Ryzen also wins on thread count (8 versus 6), memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s), and power efficiency, with a 35 W TDP compared to 80 W. It also has a smaller process node (7 nm versus 14 nm), an unlocked multiplier, and an active production status.

The Intel Xeon E-2226G wins on raw core count (6 versus 4), L3 cache capacity (12 MB versus 4 MB), and boost clock (4.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz). It also targets the server/workstation market segment, while the Ryzen is classified as desktop. The Xeon's 6 physical cores without hyperthreading may appeal to workloads that scale with physical cores but not with threads, though the Cinebench data does not demonstrate such a scenario. Its larger L3 cache and higher boost clock could provide advantages in specific, non-Cinebench applications, but the recorded measurements do not capture any such win.

For a buyer prioritizing the measured database benchmarks, the Ryzen 3 4300GE is the clear pick. For someone who values the Xeon's physical core count, larger shared cache, higher boost frequency, or server-oriented positioning, the E-2226G retains theoretical appeal, but the data does not back it up in Cinebench. The end-of-life status of the Xeon also matters for long-term procurement, while the Ryzen remains Active. The photographs of scores, deltas, and averages all point the same way: the AMD part is the better performer in this comparison, if only by a slim margin.