AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Intel Xeon D-1732TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data paints a remarkably consistent picture: the Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, though the margins are uniformly slim. Across the three Cinebench generations tested, the Intel part holds a steady advantage of roughly 2.7% to 3% over the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Starting with multi-core workloads, the Xeon D-1732TE posts a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1214 against 1181 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G, a 2.8% lead. The gap widens slightly in Cinebench R20, where Intel scores 5061 versus AMD's 4924, again a 2.8% delta. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor records 12052 points, while the AMD chip manages 11724, maintaining that same 2.8% advantage. These are not dominant victories, but they are consistent ones, indicating the Xeon's extra cores and threads are translating into a measurable, if modest, multi-threaded edge.

Single-core results follow the same pattern. The Xeon D-1732TE leads in Cinebench R15 single-core with 171 points against 166, a 3% margin, its largest win of the entire comparison. In Cinebench R20 single-core, Intel scores 714 versus AMD's 695, a 2.7% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 1701 and AMD at 1655, another 2.8% gap. What is notable here is that the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has a significantly higher base clock (4.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz) and boost clock (4.20 GHz versus 3.00 GHz), yet still trails in single-threaded performance. The data suggests that the Xeon's Ice Lake architecture, despite its lower clock speeds, delivers superior instructions per clock in these workloads.

The average benchmark score, which includes Geekbench results for the AMD part, shows the Xeon D-1732TE at 3486 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G at 3441. Both chips sit at the 54th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing them in roughly the same performance tier despite their very different designs. The Xeon's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-10900TE (average score 3484, a 0.1% delta) and the Intel Xeon E-2246G (average score 3492, a negative 0.2% delta), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G sits close to the Intel Core i7-5960X (3442, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS (3444, negative 0.1% delta). The benchmark data indicates both processors occupy a similar competitive neighborhood, but the Intel part holds a slight edge in every head-to-head test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins all six head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database. It takes the multi-core and single-core tests in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with deltas ranging from 2.7% to 3%.

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two processors?

A: The margins are narrow. The Xeon D-1732TE leads by 2.8% in most multi-core tests and by 2.7% to 3% in single-core tests. The average benchmark scores are 3486 for Intel and 3441 for AMD, a difference of roughly 1.3%.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark where it outperforms the Intel chip?

A: No. The recorded data shows zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G across all six head-to-head tests. However, the AMD chip does have additional Geekbench scores in the database (5373 multi-core, 1813 single-core) that are not part of the head-to-head comparison.

Q: How do these processors compare in terms of core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part doubles the core and thread count, which contributes to its multi-core wins despite lower clock speeds.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G runs at a 4.00 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock, substantially higher than the Intel Xeon D-1732TE's 1.90 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. Despite this, the Intel chip wins all single-core tests.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Xeon D-1732TE records an average benchmark score of 3486, compared to 3441 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. Both sit at the 54th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon D-1732TE wins every measured benchmark, so the use-case split is driven by the nature of those wins rather than any AMD victories. The Intel part's advantages are consistent across both multi-core and single-core workloads, with margins between 2.7% and 3%. This makes it the stronger choice for workloads that depend on raw Cinebench-style rendering performance, whether those workloads are heavily threaded or primarily single-threaded. The Xeon's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage in parallel tasks, while its Ice Lake architecture delivers enough per-clock efficiency to overcome the Ryzen's clock speed advantage in single-threaded tests.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G, despite losing all head-to-head tests, still has clear strengths in the broader context. It offers 4 cores and 8 threads, which is half the Intel part's core count, yet it trails by only 2.8% in multi-core tests. This indicates excellent per-core efficiency. The Ryzen's 4.00 GHz base clock is more than double the Xeon's 1.90 GHz base clock, and its 4.20 GHz boost clock exceeds the Intel chip's 3.00 GHz boost clock by a substantial margin. For workloads that are not captured in the head-to-head benchmarks, such as the Geekbench tests where the Ryzen records 5373 multi-core and 1813 single-core, the AMD part may be competitive in other scenarios. The Ryzen also includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, which the Xeon lacks entirely, making it suitable for systems that do not use a discrete GPU.

The Xeon D-1732TE targets the server and workstation segment, with a socket of Intel BGA 2227, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM4. The Intel part supports triple-channel memory with 64.0 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the Ryzen's dual-channel 51.2 GB/s. The Xeon also features PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Ryzen uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. These platform differences matter for specific use cases: the Xeon is built for dense server environments, while the Ryzen is designed for desktop systems where its integrated graphics and high clock speeds may be more useful.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially across nearly every specification category. The Intel Xeon D-1732TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for Intel and 4.00 GHz for AMD, while boost clocks are 3.00 GHz and 4.20 GHz respectively. Thermal design power differs as well: the Xeon is rated at 52 watts, the Ryzen at 65 watts.

The sockets are entirely different. The Intel part uses Intel BGA 2227, a soldered server platform, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, a standard desktop socket. Memory support also diverges: the Xeon uses triple-channel DDR4 with 64.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen uses dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities are different generations: the Xeon offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Xeon D-1732TE has no integrated graphics. Market segments differ, with the Xeon classified as Server/Workstation and the Ryzen as Desktop. The Ryzen also carries a transistor count of 10,700 million and a die size of 180 mm², while the Xeon does not have these figures recorded in the database. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $730, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon D-1732TE is built on Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-D codename, using Intel's 10 nm process node. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process node. These are fundamentally different design philosophies: Intel's Ice Lake is a server-oriented architecture optimized for data center workloads, while AMD's Zen 3 is a desktop architecture focused on high clock speeds and per-core efficiency.

Cache configurations highlight the architectural divide. The Xeon D-1732TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 15 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part's larger per-core L2 and substantially larger L3 cache reflect its server pedigree, where cache capacity is critical for handling large working sets. The Ryzen's smaller cache sizes are offset by its much higher clock speeds.

The foundries differ as well: Intel fabricates its own chip on its 10 nm process, while AMD outsources to TSMC for 7 nm production. The Ryzen's 7 nm process is denser and more advanced in some respects, which helps explain its high clock speeds despite a higher TDP of 65 watts versus Intel's 52 watts. The Xeon's release date is recorded as 2022-02-23, while the Ryzen's is 2021-05-31, meaning the AMD part launched roughly nine months earlier. The Ryzen is part of the 5000 series generation, while the Xeon belongs to the Xeon D (Ice Lake-D) generation. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production status.