AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Intel Xeon E-2324G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data splits this comparison into two distinct narratives. Across the Cinebench family of tests, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE consistently outperforms the Intel Xeon E-2324G, while the Geekbench suite tells the opposite story, favoring Intel by a substantial margin. The AMD part wins six of the eight head-to-head tests, but the two Intel victories are large enough to reshape the overall picture.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 936 in multi-core against 886 for the Intel Xeon E-2324G, a 5.3% advantage. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 132 versus 125, again a 5.3% lead for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD processor posts 3900 multi-core and 550 single-core, while the Intel part manages 3694 and 521 respectively. The delta remains constant at 5.3% in both sub-tests. Cinebench R23 repeats the trend: AMD scores 9287 multi-core and 1311 single-core, Intel scores 8797 and 1242, with the same 5.3% gap in both disciplines. This uniformity across three generations of Cinebench suggests a consistent per-thread throughput advantage for the AMD chip, likely tied to its higher base clock of 3.50 GHz against 3.10 GHz, even though the Intel processor boosts higher to 4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz.

The Geekbench results invert the ranking entirely. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel Xeon E-2324G scores 5257 against 4587 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE, a 14.6% advantage. The single-core gap is even more pronounced: Intel reaches 2059 while AMD stays at 1436, a 43.4% lead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate that the Intel architecture handles the Geekbench workload far more efficiently. The fact that Intel wins multi-core Geekbench despite having only 4 threads versus 8 threads on the AMD part highlights how workload-specific performance can be. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests lands at 2823 for Intel and 2767 for AMD, a modest 2% overall edge for the Xeon, driven entirely by its Geekbench dominance.

Contextualizing these scores with the nearest rivals in the database: the Intel Xeon E-2324G sits at the 51st percentile of all CPUs, with its closest competitor being the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U at an average score of 2829, just 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE sits at the 50th percentile, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765, a 0.1% gap. Both processors occupy nearly identical positions in the overall performance distribution, despite their divergent benchmark profiles. The Intel Core i5-10600 and Intel Core i7-6800K trail the Xeon by 0.5% in average score, while the Intel Xeon D-1567 and Intel Core i7-5930K trail the Ryzen by 0.1% and 0.3% respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE leads with a score of 1311, compared to 1242 for the Intel Xeon E-2324G, a 5.3% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins Geekbench single-core, and by how much?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 2059, which is 43.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's score of 1436.

Q: Does the AMD processor have more threads than the Intel processor?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has 8 threads across 4 cores, while the Intel Xeon E-2324G has 4 threads across 4 cores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G has an average benchmark score of 2823, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has an average score of 2767.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Does the Intel processor support PCIe Gen 4?

A: Yes, the Intel Xeon E-2324G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), whereas the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE supports PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The Intel Xeon E-2324G is built on Rocket Lake-E, part of the Xeon E-2300 series, fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 276 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 156 mm² and 9,800 million transistors. This process advantage explains why AMD fits more transistors into a smaller die while maintaining lower power consumption.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Despite having half the L3 cache, the AMD processor still matches or exceeds Intel in most Cinebench tests, suggesting that its memory access patterns and latency characteristics compensate for the smaller cache pool.

Thread execution is another major divergence. The Intel Xeon E-2324G runs 4 cores with 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE runs 4 cores with 8 threads, doubling the thread count. This explains the consistent 5.3% advantage in multi-core Cinebench tests, though notably the Geekbench multi-core result favors Intel despite the thread deficit. The AMD processor also has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, while the Intel part boosts higher at 4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. The Intel Xeon E-2324G carries UHD Graphics P750, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE carries Radeon Vega 6. Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with identical memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and both support ECC memory. The Intel part utilizes Socket 1200, while AMD uses Socket AM4. The manufacturing foundries differ: Intel fabricates its own chip, while TSMC produces the AMD silicon.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ directly: 4 cores and 4 threads for Intel, 4 cores and 8 threads for AMD. Clock speeds differ in both directions, with AMD holding a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 3.10 GHz, and Intel holding a higher boost clock at 4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. TDP differs substantially, with Intel rated at 65 watts and AMD at 35 watts. The process nodes differ: 14 nm for Intel versus 7 nm for AMD, produced by different foundries. Die size measures 276 mm² for Intel versus 156 mm² for AMD, and the AMD chip specifies 9,800 million transistors while the Intel die size is listed without a transistor count.

Cache levels diverge at L1 and L3: Intel uses 80 KB per core for L1 versus 64 KB per core for AMD, while both share 512 KB per core L2. L3 cache totals 8 MB shared for Intel versus 4 MB shared for AMD. PCIe support differs, with Intel offering Gen 4 with 20 lanes and AMD offering Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics units are different models. Release dates differ, with the Intel processor launching on 2021-09-07 and the AMD processor launching on 2020-07-20. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $209, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both processors have locked multipliers and active production status. The Intel part targets the server/workstation market segment, while the AMD part targets desktop. Part numbers also differ, with Intel using SRKN7 and AMD using 100-000000154100-100000154MPK.

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split decision. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins the Cinebench family outright, taking R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core with a consistent 5.3% margin. It achieves this with half the TDP, 35 watts versus 65 watts, and double the threads. For workloads that resemble Cinebench, which heavily stress sustained multi-threaded rendering and floating-point performance, the AMD part is the stronger choice. Its 8 threads allow it to handle parallel tasks more efficiently than the 4-thread Intel part.

The Intel Xeon E-2324G, however, delivers a decisive counterpunch in Geekbench. Its 43.4% single-core lead and 14.6% multi-core lead in that benchmark suite cannot be dismissed. For applications that mirror Geekbench's workload mix, which includes encryption, compression, image processing, and memory-bound tasks, the Intel architecture demonstrates superior per-thread efficiency and raw throughput. The higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz likely contributes to this edge.

The average benchmark score slightly favors Intel at 2823 versus 2767, a 2% difference, placing the Xeon at the 51st percentile versus the 50th percentile for AMD. The nearest rival data reinforces this closeness: Intel's closest competitor scores 2829 (0.2% higher), and AMD's closest competitor scores 2765 (0.1% lower). Neither processor dominates the other comprehensively. The choice depends entirely on which benchmark family better represents the target workload.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (936 vs 886), Cinebench R15 single-core (132 vs 125), Cinebench R20 multi-core (3900 vs 3694), Cinebench R20 single-core (550 vs 521), Cinebench R23 multi-core (9287 vs 8797), and Cinebench R23 single-core (1311 vs 1242). These results cover rendering workloads, 3D scene creation, and other sustained compute tasks that benefit from its 8 threads and higher base clock. The AMD part also wins on efficiency, drawing 35 watts versus 65 watts, making it suitable for compact desktops or systems where thermal output matters. Its smaller 7 nm die and 156 mm² footprint indicate architectural efficiency.

The Intel Xeon E-2324G wins in Geekbench multi-core (5257 vs 4587) and Geekbench single-core (2059 vs 1436). The single-core margin of 43.4% is the largest victory recorded in the head-to-head data. This makes the Intel part the pick for single-threaded applications where responsiveness and peak frequency matter, such as certain legacy server workloads, database operations, or software that does not scale across threads. Intel also offers PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, doubling the bandwidth of AMD's Gen 3 with 16 lanes, which benefits systems using high-speed NVMe storage or modern GPUs. The larger 8 MB L3 cache versus 4 MB on AMD may also help in cache-sensitive workloads.

The server/workstation positioning of the Intel Xeon E-2324G, combined with ECC memory support and the newer release date, suggests it targets professional environments. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE, with its desktop market segment, 8 threads, and lower power draw, suits general productivity and multi-threaded desktop applications. Both support ECC memory and DDR4 dual-channel with identical 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, so memory capacity and bandwidth offer no differentiator. The recorded data shows two capable processors with opposite strengths; the deciding factor is workload composition.