AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Intel Xeon D-1577 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE and the Intel Xeon D-1577 occupy opposite ends of the processor spectrum, yet their recorded benchmark scores are remarkably close. In six head-to-head Cinebench tests, the Xeon D-1577 wins every single one, but by margins of only 0.8% to 1.1%. The Ryzen counters with a 7 nm process, a 4.00 GHz boost clock, integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, and a 35 W TDP, while the Xeon brings 16 cores, 32 threads, and 24 PCIe lanes. The data shows a narrow but consistent victory for Intel in raw rendering benchmarks, and a broader feature split everywhere else.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Xeon D-1577 takes all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Xeon scores 946 against the Ryzen's 936, a 1.1% lead. In R15 single-core, the Xeon scores 133 against 132, a 0.8% margin. The pattern repeats in R20: multicore 3943 vs 3900, single-core 556 vs 550, both 1.1% leads. In R23, the Xeon posts 9389 vs 9287 multicore and 1325 vs 1311 single-core, again 1.1% margins.

The consistency is notable. The Xeon leads by 1.1% in five of the six tests and by 0.8% in the remaining one. No test goes the other way. Yet the scale of the victory is small. A 16-core, 32-thread server processor beats a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor by 1.1% in five tests and 0.8% in the sixth. That is the headline result.

The explanation lies in clock speed and architecture. The Ryzen runs at a 3.50 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, while the Xeon runs at 1300.00 MHz base and 2.10 GHz boost. The Ryzen's per-core speed advantage nearly cancels the Xeon's core count advantage in these tests. The Ryzen also records Geekbench scores of 4587 multicore and 1436 single-core in the database; the Xeon has no Geekbench entry, so no direct comparison is available there. Both processors sit at the 50th percentile in the database's overall CPU rankings, placing them at the median of all recorded CPUs.

Where Each One Wins

The Xeon D-1577 wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark, so in pure Cinebench performance it is the clear, if narrow, victor. Its wins are consistent across single-core and multicore workloads, which makes it the safer choice for applications that rely on those specific rendering tests.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins the efficiency comparison. Its TDP is 35 W versus 45 W for the Xeon. It also includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Xeon has no integrated graphics at all. For a desktop system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, the Ryzen is the only option of the two.

The Ryzen also holds the higher clock speeds. A 4.00 GHz boost versus 2.10 GHz means the Ryzen is better positioned for latency-sensitive desktop tasks, even though the recorded single-core Cinebench scores still favor the Xeon by 0.8%.

The Xeon wins the core and connectivity battle. It offers 16 cores and 32 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads, and 24 PCIe Gen 3 lanes against 16. It also supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory, while the Ryzen supports DDR4 only. The Xeon's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, but the Ryzen lists 51.2 GB/s.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story. The Ryzen's average is 2767, while the Xeon's is 2715. The Ryzen's average is higher because its recorded set includes Geekbench results, which are not present for the Xeon. So the Xeon wins the head-to-head tests, but the Ryzen posts a higher overall average in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and different design philosophies. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is built on Zen 2, codenamed Renoir, on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The Xeon D-1577 is built on Broadwell, on a 14 nm process from Intel. The Ryzen packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die; the Xeon packs 3,200 million transistors into a 246 mm² die. The Ryzen is denser and newer.

Cache layouts differ as well. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core. The Ryzen has 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Xeon has 256 KB per core. The Ryzen has 4 MB of shared L3, while the Xeon has 1.5 MB per core. The Xeon's per-core L3 is larger on a per-core basis, but the Ryzen's shared pool is smaller overall.

Memory support diverges. The Ryzen supports DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon supports both DDR3 and DDR4 in dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity favors the Xeon: 24 Gen 3 lanes versus 16 for the Ryzen. The sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667. The Ryzen is a desktop part with integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics; the Xeon is a server or workstation part with no integrated graphics. The Ryzen launched on 2020-07-20, while the Xeon launched on 2016-02-23. The Xeon's launch MSRP is 1379.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives the Intel Xeon D-1577 a clean sweep in head-to-head Cinebench tests. It wins all six, with margins between 0.8% and 1.1%. If the decision rests solely on those benchmark scores, the Xeon is the faster processor.

But the margins are small enough that the rest of the feature set matters more than the scores. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers a 7 nm process, a 4.00 GHz boost clock, integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, a 35 W TDP, and a higher average benchmark score of 2767. The Xeon offers 16 cores, 32 threads, 24 PCIe lanes, DDR3 and DDR4 support, and a 45 W TDP, with an average score of 2715.

In the database's nearest-rival rankings, the Ryzen sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U and 0.1% below the Intel Xeon D-1567. The Xeon is tied with the Intel Core i7-11390H, 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E-2226G, and 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U.

The Xeon is the pick for a server or workstation workload that can use its core count and PCIe lanes. The Ryzen is the pick for a desktop build that needs integrated graphics, lower power draw, and higher clock speeds. The benchmark data shows the Xeon ahead in every recorded test, but the Ryzen ahead in efficiency and overall average score. Choose based on the workload, not the narrow score differences.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1577 scores 9389, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 9287. The Xeon leads by 1.1%.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Xeon D-1577 has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Does the Ryzen have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Xeon D-1577 has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The Ryzen has a 35 W TDP, and the Xeon has a 45 W TDP.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors list ECC memory support.

Q: Which has the higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen boosts to 4.00 GHz, while the Xeon boosts to 2.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE | Intel Xeon D-1577 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 16 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1300.00 MHz |

| Boost clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1667 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Broadwell |

| Process node | 7 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 9,800 million | 3,200 million |

| Die size | 156 mm² | 246 mm² |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 1.5 MB per core |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR3, DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Gen 3, 24 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | None |

| Market segment | Desktop | Server/Workstation |

| Release date | 2020-07-20 | 2016-02-23 |

| Launch MSRP | None | 1379 |

| Part number | 100-000000154100-100000154MPK | SR2M2 |

| Average benchmark score | 2767 | 2715 |