AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE vs Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear, if narrow, hierarchy. The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, with margins ranging from 6.1% to 6.4%. The Xeon is the choice for workloads that are heavily threaded, where its 10 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over the Ryzen's 4 cores and 4 threads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, while losing every direct benchmark, is the practical option for a completely different set of constraints. Its 35 W TDP is one-third of the Intel chip's 105 W, making it far more suitable for compact, low-power, or passively cooled systems. It also brings integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely. If you need a functional desktop without a discrete GPU, the Ryzen is the only one of these two that works out of the box.

For pure compute density and server-style workloads where the Xeon's massive 25 MB shared L3 cache and quad-channel memory bandwidth are relevant, the Intel part is superior. The database shows it is an end-of-life part, however, while the Ryzen remains active in production. A practical builder should choose the Xeon for legacy workstation tasks that scale with cores, or the Ryzen for a low-power, modern desktop build with integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different foundations. The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 uses the Haswell-EP architecture on a 22 nm process, manufactured by Intel. It has a die size of 356 mm² and contains 2,600 million transistors. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture on a 12 nm process, fabricated at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors.

Core counts differ dramatically. The Xeon has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Ryzen has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning the Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading and the AMD part does not. The Xeon's base clock is 1700.00, with no boost clock listed. The Ryzen runs at a base clock of 3.30 with a boost clock of 4.00.

Cache configuration is also divergent. The Intel chip provides 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, alongside a large 25 MB shared L3 pool. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3.

Both support DDR4 memory and ECC, but the memory bus widths differ. The Xeon runs quad-channel with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; the Ryzen runs dual-channel with 46.9 GB/s. PCIe capabilities split as well: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ryzen includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics; the Xeon has no integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Xeon winning every single head-to-head Cinebench test, but the margins are consistent and modest. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon scores 619 against the Ryzen's 582, a 6.4% advantage. In the single-core variant of R15, the Xeon scores 87 versus 82, a 6.1% lead.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Xeon scores 2580 in multicore, the Ryzen 2429, a 6.2% delta. In single-core R20, the Xeon posts 364 against the Ryzen's 342, a 6.4% advantage.

Cinebench R23 repeats the same story. The Xeon's multicore score is 6144, the Ryzen's is 5785, a 6.2% gap. In single-core, the Xeon scores 867 while the Ryzen scores 816, a 6.3% delta.

These consistently indicate that the Intel part is faster in every Cinebench measure, but the advantage is not transformative. The Ryzen's higher boost clock of 4.00 cannot overcome the Xeon's older but more heavily provisioned Haswell architecture in these tests. The Xeon also has a significantly higher average benchmark score of 1777 compared to the Ryzen's 1750, though the Ryzen holds a higher single-core Geekbench result in the database, scoring 1042.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3, scoring 6144 compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 5785, a 6.2% difference.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE more power-efficient?

A: Yes, its TDP is 35 W, while the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has a TDP of 105 W.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon support ECC memory?

A: Yes, it supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE also supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, with Radeon Vega 8. The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has no integrated graphics listed in the database.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe lane count?

A: The Intel Xeon provides Gen 3 with 40 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE, with a base clock of 3.30, while the Intel Xeon runs at 1.70. The Ryzen also has a boost clock of 4.00, which the Xeon lacks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 wins in raw compute performance. It leads in all six recorded Cinebench tests, both single-core and multicore. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and quad-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth make it the stronger choice for memory-intensive server or workstation tasks that can use those resources. The 10 cores and 20 threads are clearly meant for parallel workloads, and it has a higher average benchmark score of 1777. If you are running multi-threaded rendering, virtual machines, or database workloads, the data favors the Xeon.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE wins in platform flexibility and efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is a huge advantage for small form factor builds or systems where cooling is limited. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 GPU eliminates the need for a separate graphics card for basic display output. It also has a higher base clock (3.30 versus 1.70) and a boost clock (4.00) that the Xeon does not have at all, which helps in lightly threaded or short-burst workloads. The Ryzen is also an active, current product, while the Xeon is end-of-life.

The Ryzen's higher per-core L2 cache (512 KB per core) and larger L1 (96 KB per core) do not translate into benchmark wins here, but they do indicate a modern core design. For a desktop PC, a media server, or an office system, the Ryzen is the practical choice. For a used workstation, a server, or a compute node, the Xeon is the stronger part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification.

• Cores: Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 has 10 cores; AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE has 4 cores.
• Threads: The Xeon has 20 threads; the Ryzen has 4 threads.
• Base Clock: The Xeon is 1.70; the Ryzen is 3.30.
• Boost Clock: The Xeon has none recorded; the Ryzen has 4.00.
• TDP: The Xeon is 105 W; the Ryzen is 35 W.
• Process Node: The Xeon is 22 nm; the Ryzen is 12 nm.
• Die Size: The Xeon is 356 mm²; the Ryzen is 210 mm².
• Transistors: The Xeon has 2,600 million; the Ryzen has 4,940 million.
• L1 Cache: The Xeon has 64 KB per core; the Ryzen has 96 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: The Xeon has 256 KB per core; the Ryzen has 512 KB per core.
• L3 Cache: The Xeon has 25 MB shared; the Ryzen has 4 MB shared.
• Memory Bus: The Xeon is quad-channel; the Ryzen is dual-channel.
• Memory Bandwidth: The Xeon is 51.2 GB/s; the Ryzen is 46.9 GB/s.
• PCIe: The Xeon has Gen 3, 40 lanes; the Ryzen has Gen 3, 16 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: The Xeon has none; the Ryzen has Radeon Vega 8.
• Socket: The Xeon uses Intel Socket 2011-3; the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4.
• Production Status: The Xeon is end-of-life; the Ryzen is active.
• Release Date: The Xeon was released in 2015; the Ryzen in 2019.
• Market Segment: The Xeon is server/workstation; the Ryzen is desktop.
• Architecture: The Xeon is Haswell; the Ryzen is Zen+.