AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Intel Xeon D-1567 Comparison

The data shows two processors separated by less than one percent in average benchmark score: the Intel Xeon D-1567 scores 2770, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 2767, a delta of just 0.1%. Despite this near-identical overall result, the two chips differ enormously in architecture, power envelope, and target market. The Xeon D-1567 is a 12-core, 24-thread server part built on a 14 nm process, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop APU on a 7 nm process. The benchmark results, however, tell a story of consistent—if narrow—Intel wins across every Cinebench iteration.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Xeon D-1567 wins all six head-to-head comparisons in the FACT PACK, though the margins are remarkably thin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon scores 965 against the Ryzen's 936, a 3.1% advantage. The single-core R15 result is nearly identical in relative terms: Intel at 136 versus AMD at 132, a 3% lead. This pattern repeats exactly in Cinebench R20, where the Xeon posts 4022 multicore and 567 single-core, versus 3900 and 550 for the Ryzen—again a 3.1% difference in both tests. The R23 results follow suit: 9578 versus 9287 multicore and 1352 versus 1311 single-core, once more a 3.1% delta.

The consistency is striking. Across six benchmarks, the Intel chip never wins by more than 3.1% nor less than 3%. This suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-dependent. The Xeon's advantage comes from its 12 cores and 24 threads versus the Ryzen's 4 cores and 8 threads, yet the per-core performance is nearly identical. In fact, the single-core scores are so close—136 vs 132 in R15, 567 vs 550 in R20, 1352 vs 1311 in R23—that the entire multicore difference appears to stem from the Xeon's additional core count, not from any architectural superiority per clock.

The average benchmark scores place both chips at nearly the same percentile: the Xeon at 51 and the Ryzen at 50 among all CPUs. The nearest rivals list confirms how tightly grouped these parts are. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 2774, just 0.2% above the Xeon, and the Intel Core i7-5930K scores 2775, 0.2% above as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 5400U sits 0.2% below the Xeon and 0.1% below the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. This is a cluster of processors within a 10-point spread, making the Intel's six consecutive wins all the more notable for their consistency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The Intel Xeon D-1567 uses the Broadwell architecture, specifically the Broadwell-DE variant for Xeon D, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's foundry. The die measures 246 mm² and contains 3,200 million transistors. It employs a per-core cache configuration: 64 KB of L1, 256 KB of L2, and 1.5 MB of L3 per core. With 12 cores, this yields a substantial aggregate cache, though the FACT PACK does not provide a total L3 figure.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die is smaller at 156 mm² but packs far more transistors: 9,800 million. Its cache hierarchy differs: 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 4 MB L3. The larger L2 per core (512 KB vs 256 KB) and shared L3 design reflect AMD's chiplet-inspired approach even in this monolithic APU. The transistor density advantage of 7 nm is evident—9,800 million transistors in a 156 mm² die versus 3,200 million in 246 mm².

Memory support diverges sharply. The Xeon supports both DDR3 and DDR4, while the Ryzen supports only DDR4. Both are dual-channel, but the Ryzen's memory bandwidth is specified at 51.2 GB/s; the Xeon's bandwidth is not listed. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for a desktop part like the Ryzen. PCIe lanes also differ: the Xeon provides Gen 3 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The Ryzen includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics; the Xeon has no integrated graphics listed.

Clock speeds and power tell the rest of the story. The Xeon runs at a 2.10 GHz base and 2.70 GHz boost, with a 65 W TDP. The Ryzen runs at 3.50 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, with a 35 W TDP. The Ryzen's clocks are substantially higher—over a gigahertz faster at base—yet it consumes nearly half the power. The Xeon compensates with more than triple the core count. The sockets are incompatible: Intel BGA 1667 for the Xeon, AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Xeon D-1567 is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded, but the margins are small. A 3.1% multicore advantage in Cinebench R23 (9578 vs 9287) is meaningful but not transformative. The single-core scores show Intel ahead by 3.1% in R23 (1352 vs 1311), meaning the Xeon's advantage is not merely a core-count artifact—it also wins on a per-thread basis, albeit narrowly.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this: 2770 for Intel versus 2767 for AMD. Given the Xeon's 12 cores versus the Ryzen's 4, one might expect a larger gap. The Ryzen's higher clocks (4.00 GHz boost vs 2.70 GHz) and newer Zen 2 architecture close most of the core-count gap, but not all of it. The Intel chip retains a slim lead across every Cinebench version.

For raw compute performance in multi-threaded workloads, the Xeon D-1567 is the pick. It wins every multi-core test and every single-core test. For power efficiency, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is the clear choice: 35 W TDP versus 65 W, with 90% of the performance. The Ryzen also offers integrated graphics and a desktop socket (AM4), whereas the Xeon is a server/embedded part on a soldered BGA package. The data cannot support a claim that one is universally better; they serve different purposes with different trade-offs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1567 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Xeon D-1567 in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Xeon scores 9578 versus the Ryzen's 9287, a 3.1% advantage.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1567 has a 65 W TDP. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has a 35 W TDP, which is nearly half.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon D-1567 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE, which includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1567 has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1567 has an average benchmark score of 2770. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has an average score of 2767. The Intel chip ranks at the 51st percentile, and the AMD at the 50th.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1567 wins all six head-to-head benchmarks in the FACT PACK: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes. The margins are consistent at 3.0–3.1%. This makes it the better choice for any workload where raw CPU throughput is the sole criterion, particularly multi-threaded tasks that can utilize all 12 cores and 24 threads. Its 65 W TDP is higher, but in a server or workstation context, that is often an acceptable trade for additional cores.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins in every category not measured by Cinebench. It has a lower TDP (35 W vs 65 W), higher clock speeds (4.00 GHz boost vs 2.70 GHz), a smaller die (156 mm² vs 246 mm²), and integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics. It also has a higher memory bandwidth specification (51.2 GB/s, though the Xeon's is not listed) and a newer manufacturing process (7 nm vs 14 nm). For systems where power draw, physical footprint, or GPU output matters, the Ryzen is the superior part despite losing the Cinebench tests.

The socket difference is decisive for upgrades: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, a mainstream desktop platform, while the Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667, a soldered server package. The Ryzen's 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes are fewer than the Xeon's 24, but adequate for most desktop uses. The Xeon's 24 lanes and DDR3/DDR4 memory flexibility target server workloads, while the Ryzen's DDR4-only support and integrated graphics target compact desktops and office machines.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The Xeon D-1567 uses Intel's Broadwell architecture on a 14 nm process with 3,200 million transistors on a 246 mm² die. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AMD's Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The core counts are 12 vs 4, threads 24 vs 8. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz vs 3.50 GHz; boost clocks are 2.70 GHz vs 4.00 GHz. TDP is 65 W vs 35 W.

Cache configurations differ: both have 64 KB L1 per core, but L2 is 256 KB per core on the Xeon versus 512 KB per core on the Ryzen. L3 is 1.5 MB per core on the Xeon versus 4 MB shared on the Ryzen. Memory support is DDR3 and DDR4 for Intel, DDR4 only for AMD; both are dual-channel. The Ryzen lists 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth; the Xeon does not list a figure. ECC support is present on both. PCIe is Gen 3 with 24 lanes on the Xeon versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the Ryzen. Integrated graphics exist only on the Ryzen (Radeon Vega 6). The Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667, the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Xeon's launch MSRP is 1199; the Ryzen has no launch MSRP listed.