AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Intel Xeon E-2226G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Benchmark results show a clean sweep for the Intel Xeon E-2226G across every recorded Cinebench test, though the margins are consistently narrow. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Xeon scores 944 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 936, a delta of -0.8% from the AMD chip's perspective. The single-core R15 test is equally tight: 133 versus 132, again favoring Intel by 0.8%.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Intel part posts 3934 in multi-core versus 3900 for AMD, a 0.9% gap. Single-core R20 shows 555 against 550, another 0.9% edge for Intel. Cinebench R23 continues the trend with the widest absolute margin in the set: Intel leads 9368 to 9287 in multi-core (0.9%), and 1322 to 1311 in single-core (0.8%).

The data indicates that no benchmark in the head-to-head table favors the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. The Intel Xeon E-2226G wins all six recorded comparisons. However, the largest performance difference is less than one percent in relative terms. These are not transformative leads; they are marginal advantages that could shift with silicon lottery or thermal conditions.

The average benchmark score in the database places the AMD part at 2767, while the Intel part sits at 2709. That puts the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE in the 50th percentile of all CPUs, with the Xeon E-2226G also in the 50th percentile. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U (2765, 0.1% delta), Intel Xeon D-1567 (2770, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G (2774, -0.3%), and Intel Core i7-5930K (2775, -0.3%). For Intel, the closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U (2713, -0.2%), Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 (2703, 0.2%), Intel Core i7-1185G7E (2703, 0.2%), and Intel Xeon D-1577 (2715, -0.2%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. The die size is 156 mm², containing 9,800 million transistors. It is a 4-core, 8-thread part with base and boost clocks of 3.50 GHz and 4.00 GHz respectively, housed in a 35 W TDP envelope on AMD Socket AM4.

The Intel Xeon E-2226G uses the Coffee Lake architecture with the Coffee Lake-S WS codename, built on Intel's 14 nm process. Its die measures 154 mm², and the database does not list a transistor count. This is a 6-core, 6-thread processor with a 3.40 GHz base clock and 4.70 GHz boost clock, consuming 80 W TDP on Intel Socket 1151.

Cache layouts differ meaningfully. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel also gives 64 KB of L1 per core but halves L2 to 256 KB per core while tripling shared L3 to 12 MB. The larger L3 pool on the Intel side could benefit workloads with high data reuse, although the benchmark results do not show a decisive advantage in the tested scenarios.

Memory support is similar in type: both use DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration. AMD lists memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s, while Intel lists 42.7 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical on paper: Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD packs Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses HD Graphics P630. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option from the factory.

The release dates show the Intel part arrived first on 2019-05-28, while AMD followed on 2020-07-20. The Xeon E-2226G is marked as end-of-life in the database, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE remains active in production. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $255; no launch MSRP is listed for the AMD chip.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw performance: the Intel Xeon E-2226G wins every head-to-head Cinebench test in the database. The margins are small, ranging from 0.8% to 0.9%, but they are consistent across multi-core and single-core workloads. If the priority is squeezing the maximum recorded score from these two processors, Intel is the choice.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers a different trade-off. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of Intel's 80 W figure, which suggests substantially lower power draw and heat output in practical use. The database does not list cooler requirements or thermal benchmarks, but the TDP figures are explicit. For systems where power efficiency is critical, the AMD part has a clear specification advantage.

The production status also matters. AMD's chip is active, while Intel's is end-of-life. Long-term availability and supply chain reliability may favor the AMD part, even if its measured scores trail slightly.

The 4-core, 8-thread configuration of the AMD part provides simultaneous multithreading, whereas the Intel part is a 6-core, 6-thread design without hyper-threading. The database shows Intel still edges ahead in multi-core Cinebench, so the extra physical cores on Intel outweigh AMD's thread advantage in these tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2226G boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has a TDP of 35 W, and the Intel Xeon E-2226G has a TDP of 80 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE and the Intel Xeon E-2226G list ECC memory support as true in the database.

Q: Which CPU is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is marked as active in production, while the Intel Xeon E-2226G is listed as end-of-life.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Xeon E-2226G has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE lists 51.2 GB/s, and the Intel Xeon E-2226G lists 42.7 GB/s.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon E-2226G wins on every recorded Cinebench benchmark in the database. That includes R15, R20, and R23 variants, both multi-core and single-core. The margins are narrow, never exceeding 0.9%, but they are uniform. For users who need the absolute highest scores in these specific rendering workloads, the Intel part is the only choice based on the data.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins on power efficiency. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of Intel's 80 W, which could translate to lower cooling requirements, quieter operation, or smaller chassis designs. The database does not record thermal or acoustic measurements, but the specification gap is explicit.

The AMD chip also wins on memory bandwidth in the specifications. It lists 51.2 GB/s versus Intel's 42.7 GB/s, a 20% advantage in theoretical bandwidth. This may benefit memory-intensive workloads that are not captured in the Cinebench tests, though the recorded benchmarks do not show a corresponding performance gain.

For single-threaded performance, the Intel part wins by 0.8% in both R15 and R23, and 0.9% in R20. The boost clock advantage of 0.70 GHz likely contributes here, though the actual scored differences are minimal.

For multi-threaded performance, Intel wins again across all three Cinebench versions, despite having fewer threads. The 6 physical cores outperform AMD's 4 cores with 8 threads in every recorded test.

The production status is a differentiator. AMD's active status suggests ongoing availability, while Intel's end-of-life status may limit procurement options for new builds. The database does not track pricing or stock levels, but the status field is clear.

In summary, the Intel Xeon E-2226G is the winner in all measured performance tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers superior power efficiency, higher theoretical memory bandwidth, and active production status. The choice depends on whether the user prioritizes the marginal benchmark wins or the specification-level advantages in power and availability.