AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE vs Intel Xeon E-2224 Comparison

The Intel Xeon E-2224 and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE are both 4-core, 4-thread processors, but the benchmark data reveals a clear and consistent performance hierarchy. The Xeon E-2224 wins every single head-to-head comparison, posting a lead of roughly 5% across all six Cinebench tests. Despite this, both chips land at the 41st percentile of all CPUs, indicating they occupy a similar performance tier overall. The data shows the Xeon E-2224 is the faster processor in every measured workload, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE counters with a dramatically lower TDP and a more modern process node.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Xeon E-2224’s dominance is uniform across the entire Cinebench suite. In the multi-core tests, the Intel part scores 614 in Cinebench R15 versus 582 for the AMD chip, a 5.5% advantage. That margin holds steady in Cinebench R20, where the Xeon E-2224 posts 2559 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE’s 2429, a 5.4% difference. The largest multi-core gap appears in Cinebench R23, with the Xeon E-2224 reaching 6093 and the AMD chip managing 5785, translating to a 5.3% lead.

Single-core results follow the same pattern with slightly tighter margins. The Xeon E-2224 scores 86 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus 82 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, a 4.9% edge. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Intel processor hits 361 compared to 342, a 5.6% advantage — its largest win of the entire comparison. Cinebench R23 single-core sees the Xeon E-2224 at 860 and the AMD at 816, a 5.4% gap. The consistency is striking: across all six tests, the deltaPct ranges only from 4.9% to 5.6%, meaning the Xeon E-2224’s advantage is not workload-dependent but rather a fixed performance ceiling.

The average benchmark scores reflect this narrow but real gap. The Xeon E-2224 carries an average benchmark score of 1762, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE sits at 1750. Interestingly, the Xeon E-2224’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE at 1766 (only 0.2% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-8269U at 1748 (0.1% higher). Both processors effectively trade blows with a similar cluster of older and lower-power parts, but the direct comparison here leaves no ambiguity: the Xeon E-2224 is faster in every benchmark.

Where Each One Wins

The Xeon E-2224 wins in raw compute performance across the board. Its 4.60 GHz boost clock versus the 3.30 GHz base clock of the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (which boosts to 4.00 GHz) explains part of the edge. The Intel chip’s 8 MB shared L3 cache doubles the 4 MB shared L3 found on the AMD part, which likely contributes to the consistent 5% lead in both single- and multi-threaded tests. The Xeon E-2224 also carries a higher 71 W TDP, which gives it more thermal headroom to sustain those clock speeds under load.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, however, wins decisively in power efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of the Xeon E-2224’s 71 W, yet it delivers roughly 95% of the multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 (5785 versus 6093). That efficiency comes from the 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, compared to Intel’s 14 nm node. The AMD chip also integrates a Radeon Vega 8 GPU, while the Intel part offers UHD Graphics P630 — both provide integrated graphics, but the data does not include GPU benchmarks to compare them.

For workloads that prioritize longevity and low power draw, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the logical choice. For any workload that depends on raw CPU throughput — whether single-threaded responsiveness or multi-threaded rendering — the Xeon E-2224 is the winner. The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE also offers a higher memory bandwidth at 46.9 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel chip, which could matter in memory-sensitive tasks, though the benchmark results do not show a corresponding performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 wins all three single-core Cinebench tests. It scores 86, 361, and 860 in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 respectively, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE’s 82, 342, and 816. The margin ranges from 4.9% to 5.6%.

Q: How does the multi-core performance compare?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 also wins every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23, it scores 6093 versus 5785 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, a 5.3% advantage. The lead in Cinebench R15 is 5.5% (614 versus 582) and in Cinebench R20 it is 5.4% (2559 versus 2429).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Xeon E-2224 has a 71 W TDP. The AMD chip delivers roughly 95% of the Xeon’s multi-core Cinebench R23 score while drawing half the power.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2224 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE support ECC memory. Both also use dual-channel DDR4 memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2224 has an average benchmark score of 1762, compared to 1750 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE. Both sit at the 41st percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Is the AMD chip still in production?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is listed as Active in production status. The Intel Xeon E-2224 is marked as End-of-life.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several core specifications: both have 4 cores, 4 threads, support DDR4 dual-channel memory, and offer PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both also support ECC memory. The differences appear across clocks, power, cache, and physical design.

The Intel Xeon E-2224 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, both higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE’s 3.30 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost. The TDP difference is significant: 71 W for Intel versus 35 W for AMD. Cache configurations diverge sharply, with the Intel chip offering 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core plus 8 MB shared L3, while the AMD chip provides 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core but only 4 MB shared L3. The die size also differs notably: the Intel part measures 126 mm², while the AMD chip is 210 mm² and contains 4,940 million transistors (the Intel transistor count is not listed).

The socket situations are completely different: the Xeon E-2224 uses Intel Socket 1151, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel chip is a Server/Workstation part with a launch MSRP of $193, whereas the AMD chip targets the Desktop segment with no listed launch MSRP. The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics P630 for Intel versus Radeon Vega 8 for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is generational. The Intel Xeon E-2224 is built on Coffee Lake-S WS, a 14 nm process from Intel, and belongs to the Xeon E-2200 series. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, fabricated on a 12 nm process by GlobalFoundries. This process advantage helps AMD achieve the lower 35 W TDP despite having a larger die (210 mm² versus 126 mm²).

The cache hierarchy reflects different design philosophies. Intel allocates larger L3 (8 MB shared) but smaller per-core L1 (64 KB) and L2 (256 KB). AMD instead dedicates more per-core cache (96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2) but halves the shared L3 to 4 MB. The AMD chip’s transistor count of 4,940 million is listed, while Intel’s is not, making a direct comparison difficult.

Both processors ship with integrated graphics, but the market positioning differs. The Xeon E-2224 is a workstation/server part released in May 2019, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is a desktop processor released in September 2019. The AMD chip remains in active production, while the Intel part is end-of-life. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Xeon E-2224 is the faster processor, period. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks by margins between 4.9% and 5.6%, and its average benchmark score of 1762 edges out the AMD chip’s 1750. The Xeon E-2224’s higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz and doubled L3 cache of 8 MB give it a clear compute advantage that shows up consistently across every Cinebench generation.

However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is not without a compelling case. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part’s 71 W, offering roughly 95% of the multi-core performance for a fraction of the power budget. The 12 nm process node and active production status suggest a longer lifecycle and better efficiency. For compact or low-power desktop builds where thermals and electricity draw are the primary constraints, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is the rational pick.

The verdict splits cleanly along workload priorities. Buyers who need absolute CPU performance for rendering, compilation, or single-threaded tasks should choose the Intel Xeon E-2224; it is faster in every measured test and carries a server/workstation pedigree with ECC support. Buyers who prioritize power efficiency, a modern process node, and an active production lifecycle should choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE. The performance gap is real but modest — roughly 5% — while the TDP gap is massive. For most users, the choice comes down to whether that 5% speed advantage justifies more than double the power draw. The data does not answer that question; it only shows the trade-off exists.