AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Intel Xeon D-1587 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a remarkably one-sided picture. Across every recorded Cinebench iteration, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G takes the win, though the margins are consistently narrow. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 1181 against Intel's 1167, a 1.2% advantage. The single-core R15 result repeats the pattern: 166 versus 164, again a 1.2% gap. This is not a case of a newer architecture running away with the contest; rather, it is a consistent, modest lead repeated across all six measured workloads.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G records 4924 in multicore, while the Intel Xeon D-1587 posts 4865. The delta remains at 1.2%. In single-core R20, AMD scores 695 against Intel's 686, a 1.3% edge. The newest Cinebench iteration, R23, shows the same trend: AMD leads 11724 to 11585 in multicore and 1655 to 1635 in single-core, both deltas at 1.2%. The AMD processor wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, yet the largest recorded margin in any test is just 1.3%.

The average benchmark score in the database tells a similar story. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G holds an average of 3441, while the Intel Xeon D-1587 averages 3350. Both processors sit at the 54th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5960X at 3442 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS at 3444 (0.1% behind). The Intel Xeon D-1587's closest competitors are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U at 3369 (0.5% ahead of the Xeon) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U at 3394 (1.3% ahead). These rival placements underscore how closely these two processors sit relative to their broader peer groups.

The fact that a 16-core, 32-thread Broadwell server chip and a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 3 desktop chip land within 2.7% of each other in average score (3441 versus 3350) is the central finding of this comparison. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G wins every recorded test, but the Xeon D-1587 is never far behind, a signal of the throughput advantage of its larger core count against the newer architecture's superior per-core efficiency.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. That includes both multicore and single-core variants of Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. It also holds a Geekbench advantage, though the Intel Xeon D-1587 has no Geekbench score recorded for comparison. The AMD part's multicore Geekbench score is 5373, and its single-core Geekbench score is 1813.

The Intel Xeon D-1587 does not win a single recorded benchmark in this head-to-head pairing. Its winsA count is 0, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G's winsB count is 6. However, the Xeon's use case is not defined by these specific rendering workloads alone. The data shows that the Xeon D-1587 offers 16 cores and 32 threads, double the core count and quadruple the thread count of the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. In workloads that scale with thread availability, the Xeon's architecture provides a structural advantage that Cinebench scores alone do not capture, since the recorded deltas are so small.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G, by contrast, demonstrates that its 4-core, 8-thread configuration is sufficient to match or exceed the Xeon's rendering output. Its base clock of 4.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz are far higher than the Xeon's 1.70 GHz base and 2.30 GHz boost. For single-threaded responsiveness and lightly threaded tasks, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded single-core scores. For heavily threaded server-style workloads, the Xeon's core count remains relevant, but the benchmark data does not show it converting that core advantage into a win in Cinebench multicore tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Xeon D-1587 uses the Broadwell architecture, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It is a server and workstation part with 16 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It is a desktop part with 4 cores and 8 threads.

The process node difference is significant: 14 nm for Intel versus 7 nm for AMD. The transistor counts reflect the design disparity. The Xeon D-1587 packs 3,200 million transistors on a 246 mm² die, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Despite having fewer cores, the AMD chip carries more than three times the transistor count, a direct consequence of the denser 7 nm process and the Zen 3 architecture's complexity.

Cache hierarchies also differ notably. The Xeon D-1587 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 1.5 MB of L3 per core. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 8 MB L3 cache. The AMD part doubles the L2 per core and consolidates its L3 into a single 8 MB pool, whereas the Intel design spreads L3 per core.

Memory support diverges as well. The Xeon D-1587 supports both DDR3 and DDR4 memory across a dual-channel bus, with ECC support. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G supports DDR4 only, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and ECC support. PCIe connectivity favors the Xeon: 24 Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) versus 16 Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) for the AMD part. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Xeon D-1587 has no integrated graphics listed.

Socket and platform targets are entirely different. The Xeon uses Intel BGA 1667, a soldered server package, while the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, a standard desktop socket. The Xeon was released in February 2016 with a launch MSRP of 1549. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched in May 2021 with no launch MSRP recorded. Both parts remain in active production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G as the better performer in every benchmark where both processors have scores. It wins all six Cinebench tests, with margins between 1.2% and 1.3%. Its average benchmark score of 3441 places it just above the Intel Xeon D-1587's 3350. For users whose workloads resemble Cinebench rendering tasks, the choice is clear: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers equal or better output with one quarter the cores and one quarter the threads.

The Intel Xeon D-1587 is not without rationale. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, dual-channel DDR3 and DDR4 support, and 24 PCIe Gen 3 lanes position it for server and workstation environments where thread count, memory flexibility, and PCIe connectivity matter more than raw per-core speed. Its active production status and ECC support reinforce that positioning. The data does not show the Xeon winning any of the recorded benchmarks, but its core and thread advantage remains a structural feature that could matter in workloads not represented in the Cinebench suite.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G, with its 4.00 GHz base clock, 4.20 GHz boost clock, 7 nm process, and integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, is the more modern, more efficient design. It matches the Xeon's average score while drawing from a far more compact core configuration. The Xeon's launch MSRP of 1549 reflects its enterprise positioning; the Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP. For a desktop or light server role, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the stronger pick based on the benchmark evidence. For a traditional server socket with high core counts and broad memory compatibility, the Xeon D-1587 remains the relevant option, though the data offers no benchmark win to support it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in this comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G wins all six recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Xeon D-1587 wins none.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two in any single test?

A: The largest delta is 1.3%, recorded in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 695 against the Intel Xeon D-1587's 686.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has an average benchmark score of 3441, while the Intel Xeon D-1587 averages 3350. Both are at the 54th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1587 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Intel Xeon D-1587 has no integrated graphics listed.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon D-1587 and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G list ECC memory support in the database.