AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Intel Xeon E-2176M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unusual split: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G wins seven of eight head-to-head comparisons, yet the Intel Xeon E-2176M counters with a decisive victory in Geekbench multicore. Across the Cinebench suite, the AMD part consistently edges ahead by narrow margins. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen scores 936 against the Xeon's 921, a 1.6% advantage. The R15 single-core test shows a 2.3% lead for AMD (132 vs. 129). These margins persist through R20 and R23: the R20 multicore result is 3900 vs. 3838 (1.6% ahead), and R20 single-core is 550 vs. 541 (1.7% ahead). The R23 multicore test delivers 9287 vs. 9140, again a 1.6% delta, while R23 single-core lands at 1311 vs. 1290, a 1.6% edge.

The Geekbench results break the pattern. In Geekbench multicore, the Xeon E-2176M posts 4787 against the Ryzen's 4608, a 3.7% advantage — the largest delta in either direction across all tests. However, the Ryzen reclaims dominance in Geekbench single-core with 1470 vs. 1362, a substantial 7.9% lead, which is the widest margin of the entire comparison. The single-core win is particularly notable because it dwarfs the multicore deficit, suggesting the AMD architecture extracts more performance per thread despite the Intel part having more physical cores.

The aggregate averages tell a similar story of near-parity with a slight AMD tilt. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G holds a 2774 average benchmark score against the Xeon's 2751, a difference of less than 1%. Both processors sit at essentially the same percentile rank among all CPUs — the AMD at 51, the Intel at 50 — reflecting their tight clustering in the overall performance distribution. The nearest rival data corroborates this: the Ryzen's closest competitors are within 0.3% of its average score, while the Xeon's nearest rivals sit within 0.6% of its average.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is the clear winner for single-threaded workloads and for the Cinebench rendering family. Its Geekbench single-core score of 1470 exceeds the Xeon's 1362 by 7.9%, which translates to snappier response in applications that rely on per-core performance — typical desktop productivity, light CAD work, and legacy software that cannot leverage many threads. The Ryzen also wins every Cinebench iteration, from R15 through R23, in both single and multicore tests. This consistency suggests its Zen 2 architecture handles the Cinebench workload pattern particularly well, maintaining a 1.6–2.3% edge regardless of the rendering complexity.

The Intel Xeon E-2176M takes one specific category: Geekbench multicore. Its 4787 score versus 4608 represents a 3.7% lead, the only test where it wins. This result aligns with its hardware configuration — six cores and twelve threads versus the Ryzen's four cores and eight threads. For workloads that scale with thread count and follow the Geekbench multicore pattern, the Xeon holds an advantage. This makes it the better choice for lightly-threaded server tasks that occasionally burst into multi-threaded operation, or for virtualized environments where the extra physical cores provide headroom.

The broader picture shows the Ryzen winning in seven of eight tests, but the Xeon's single win carries weight because it comes in a test that typically correlates with well-threaded real-world applications. The Cinebench wins are consistent but narrow; the Geekbench multicore loss is more pronounced. For a desktop workstation where single-thread speed dominates, the AMD part is superior. For a compact server or mobile workstation where multi-threaded throughput matters more than raw per-core speed, the Intel part has a measurable, if limited, edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G has an average benchmark score of 2774, which is 0.8% higher than the Intel Xeon E-2176M's 2751.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap between the two?

A: The Ryzen leads in every single-core test. The Geekbench single-core gap is 7.9% (1470 vs. 1362), while the Cinebench R23 single-core gap is 1.6% (1311 vs. 1290).

Q: Does the Intel Xeon win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins Geekbench multicore with 4787 against the Ryzen's 4608, a 3.7% advantage. This is the only test win for Intel among the eight head-to-head comparisons.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R20 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 3900, while the Intel Xeon E-2176M scores 3838, giving AMD a 1.6% lead in that test.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each CPU?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is at the 51st percentile among all CPUs, while the Xeon E-2176M sits at the 50th percentile — a marginal difference overall.

Q: Are the benchmark deltas consistent across all tests?

A: No. The Cinebench deltas are tightly grouped between 1.6% and 2.3% in favor of AMD. The Geekbench results are more variable: AMD wins single-core by 7.9%, but Intel wins multicore by 3.7%.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2176M has 6 cores and 12 threads — a 50% core advantage for Intel. Clock speeds diverge in opposite directions: the Ryzen has a higher base clock at 3.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, but the Xeon has a higher boost clock at 4.40 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. Thermal design power favors the Intel part at 45W, compared to the AMD's 65W, despite the Intel part having more cores.

Memory bandwidth also differs: the Ryzen supports 51.2 GB/s while the Xeon is limited to 42.7 GB/s, a 20% advantage for AMD. The L3 cache is three times larger on the Intel part — 12 MB shared versus 4 MB shared — while L2 cache is 512 KB per core on AMD and 256 KB per core on Intel. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Xeon uses Intel BGA 1440, making them incompatible in terms of motherboard support.

The integrated graphics differ: the Ryzen carries Radeon Vega 6, while the Xeon uses UHD Graphics P630. The AMD part belongs to the 4000 series with a Ryzen 3 generation label, while the Intel part is from the Xeon E-2100 series. The Ryzen was released on 2020-07-20 and remains active in production, whereas the Xeon was released on 2018-04-03 and is end-of-life. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $450. Both support ECC memory, dual-channel DDR4, and PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap is significant. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is built on Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel Xeon E-2176M uses Coffee Lake architecture (Coffee Lake-H codename) on Intel's 14 nm process, with a 154 mm² die size and no transistor count listed in the data. The process node difference — 7 nm versus 14 nm — is the most visible architectural divergence, directly impacting transistor density and power efficiency.

Cache hierarchies reflect different design philosophies. The Ryzen uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a modest 4 MB shared L3. The Xeon uses the same 64 KB L1 per core but halves L2 to 256 KB per core, then compensates with a 12 MB shared L3 — three times the AMD's pool. This larger L3 on Intel likely helps mitigate the memory bandwidth deficit (42.7 GB/s vs. 51.2 GB/s) for repeated data access patterns.

The memory controllers and platform positioning differ as well. The Ryzen targets the desktop market segment with a socketed AM4 package, while the Xeon is a server/workstation part soldered via BGA 1440. Both support ECC memory, which is unusual for a desktop Ryzen and indicates the PRO variant's workstation intent. The integrated GPU architectures are entirely different generations: Radeon Vega 6 from AMD's GPU division versus Intel's UHD Graphics P630. The production status also tells a story — the Ryzen is active and current, while the Xeon has been discontinued, suggesting that any new system builds should favor the AMD part from a longevity perspective.