AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE vs Intel Xeon W-2133 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE across all six Cinebench comparisons, but the margins are remarkably narrow. In the multicore tests, the AMD part leads by 2.4% consistently: 1101 versus 1075 in Cinebench R15, 4589 versus 4483 in R20, and 10927 versus 10676 in R23. That is a steady, repeatable advantage of roughly 250 points in the R23 test, which is meaningful given that the Intel Xeon W-2133 has two additional physical cores.

Single-core results tell a similar story. The Ryzen 3 5300GE wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 155 versus 151, a 2.6% margin, and then holds a 2.4% edge in R20 with 647 against 632. In R23 single-core, the AMD chip scores 1542 compared to 1507, a 2.3% lead. The pattern here is important: the 5300GE wins every single test despite having fewer cores, which points to a substantial per-thread efficiency advantage rather than a raw throughput difference.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The Ryzen 3 5300GE sits at 3160, while the Xeon W-2133 records 3087. That is a 2.4% overall difference, placing the AMD chip at the 53rd percentile of all CPUs in the database and the Intel part at the 52nd. The nearest rivals for each CPU show how tight this comparison is: the Ryzen 3 5300GE trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U (3159, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5560U (3162, -0.1%), while the Xeon W-2133 sits near the Intel Core i7-8700B (3086, 0% delta) and the Intel Xeon E5-1660 v3 (3082, 0.2%). Neither chip is blowing away its peer group; both are mid-pack performers that happen to be closely matched against each other.

What stands out is that the 5300GE accomplishes its wins with a 35W TDP and a 4-core/8-thread configuration, while the Xeon W-2133 uses a 140W TDP and a 6-core/12-thread design. The efficiency gap is not directly benchmarked here, but the score deltas speak to how much architectural progress matters.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and different eras. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, using a 7nm process from TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Xeon W-2133 uses the older Skylake architecture, specifically Skylake-W, on Intel's 14nm process with a much larger 484 mm² die. Transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core and cache layouts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 5300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Xeon W-2133 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, with 64 KB of L1 per core, a larger 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8.25 MB of shared L3. So the Intel chip has more cores and more L2 cache per core, yet still loses in every benchmark. That is a direct indictment of the older Skylake core design versus Zen 3's IPC improvements.

Memory architecture is another differentiator. The Ryzen 3 5300GE supports dual-channel DDR4 with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The Xeon W-2133 uses quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth and does support ECC memory. That bandwidth advantage is substantial on paper, but the benchmark results show it does not translate into Cinebench wins. The AMD part also includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Xeon W-2133 has no integrated graphics recorded.

PCIe connectivity is heavily skewed toward the Intel chip: 48 lanes (Gen 3) versus 16 lanes (Gen 3) on the AMD part. The Xeon W-2133 is a workstation/server part with a launch MSRP of $617, unlocked multiplier locked, and its production status is end-of-life. The Ryzen 3 5300GE has an unlocked multiplier, is still active in production, and targets the desktop segment. Process node, foundry, socket, and generation all differ as expected given the release dates.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 1101 versus 1075 in R15, 4589 versus 4483 in R20, and 10927 versus 10676 in R23. Each margin is 2.4%.

Q: Does the Xeon W-2133's extra cores help it at all?

A: No, not in these benchmarks. Despite having 6 cores and 12 threads versus the Ryzen 3 5300GE's 4 cores and 8 threads, the Xeon W-2133 loses every multi-core test. The AMD chip's per-core efficiency more than compensates for the two-core deficit.

Q: Which CPU has better single-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 3 5300GE leads in all single-core tests: 155 versus 151 in R15 (2.6%), 647 versus 632 in R20 (2.4%), and 1542 versus 1507 in R23 (2.3%).

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Ryzen 3 5300GE has a 35W TDP, while the Xeon W-2133 has a 140W TDP. The AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores at a quarter of the power envelope.

Q: Can the Xeon W-2133 use ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Xeon W-2133 supports ECC memory and uses quad-channel DDR4 with 85.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 3 5300GE does not support ECC and is limited to dual-channel DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Which CPU is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is listed as active. The Intel Xeon W-2133 is end-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE | Intel Xeon W-2133 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35W | 140W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 2066 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Skylake |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 484 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 8.25 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Quad-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 85.3 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe Lanes | 16 (Gen 3) | 48 (Gen 3) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | None |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $617 |

Base clocks are identical at 3.60 GHz, and both support DDR4 memory, so those fields are not differences. The Ryzen 3 5300GE has a higher boost clock (4.20 GHz versus 3.90 GHz), which partially explains its single-core wins.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is the faster processor in every Cinebench test recorded. It wins by 2.3% to 2.6% depending on the test, which is a small but consistent margin. The 35W TDP versus 140W TDP makes the efficiency comparison lopsided. The Ryzen chip achieves higher scores while drawing a fraction of the power.

The Xeon W-2133 has legitimate advantages elsewhere: ECC memory support, quad-channel bandwidth at 85.3 GB/s, 48 PCIe lanes, and more physical cores. Those features matter for workstation workloads that stress memory capacity, storage arrays, or PCIe devices. But for raw CPU compute as measured by Cinebench, the older Skylake design cannot keep up with Zen 3.

The Ryzen 3 5300GE also has the practical benefit of active production status, an unlocked multiplier, and integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Xeon W-2133 is end-of-life, locked, and requires a discrete GPU. For someone building a new system today, the AMD part is the more sensible choice unless the specific workstation features of the Xeon are non-negotiable.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE wins every benchmark category in this comparison. It dominates synthetic CPU workloads, both single-threaded and multi-threaded, and does so at a dramatically lower TDP. Its integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics mean a basic system can run without a discrete GPU. The unlocked multiplier appeals to users who want tuning headroom. It is the pick for general desktop use, light productivity, and any workload where Cinebench-style performance matters.

The Intel Xeon W-2133 wins on platform features, not benchmark scores. Its quad-channel memory controller delivers 85.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is 67% higher than the Ryzen's 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory support is a hard requirement for some error-sensitive workstation or server environments. The 48 PCIe lanes provide far more expansion capability for GPUs, NVMe drives, or specialized accelerator cards. Its 6-core/12-thread configuration offers more parallel hardware threads, even if the older architecture cannot convert that into a Cinebench victory. The Xeon W-2133 is the choice for a workstation that needs memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, or massive PCIe expansion, and where the lower raw CPU performance is acceptable. The Ryzen 3 5300GE is the choice for anyone who wants the faster CPU in this comparison, the lower power draw, and the flexibility of an active, unlocked desktop part.