AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Intel Xeon E-2176G Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G takes 7 of 8 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench run and the Geekbench single-core test. The Intel Xeon E-2176G wins only Geekbench multi-core, but it wins that test by a wide margin of 17.8%. For users running software that scales with Geekbench multi-core performance, the Xeon is the clear choice. For everything else, particularly Cinebench-based rendering workloads and single-threaded tasks, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is consistently ahead.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 1.1%, R15 single-core by 1.2%, R20 multi-core by 1.2%, R20 single-core by 1.2%, R23 multi-core by 1.2%, and R23 single-core by 1.1%. These are small but uniform margins across the entire Cinebench suite. The Geekbench single-core result is more decisive: the AMD chip leads by 13.2% (1813 versus 1573). The Intel part counters with a 6331 versus 5373 Geekbench multi-core result, a 17.8% advantage. The Xeon also holds a slightly higher overall database percentile at 55 versus 54 for the Ryzen.

The production status differentiates them further. The Xeon E-2176G is end-of-life, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G remains active. The Xeon targets the server/workstation market segment, whereas the Ryzen is a desktop part. Both support ECC memory, both use DDR4, and both are locked multipliers. The Xeon has a launch MSRP of $367. The Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and foundries. The Intel Xeon E-2176G uses Coffee Lake, specifically the Coffee Lake-S WS variant, built on Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 154 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses Zen 3, codenamed Cezanne, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The process node gap is substantial: 14 nm versus 7 nm, which helps explain the Ryzen's efficiency and clock behavior despite its smaller core count.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Xeon offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ryzen offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Ryzen still wins most multi-threaded benchmarks, which points to a much stronger per-core architecture. Base clocks are 3.70 GHz for the Xeon and 4.00 GHz for the Ryzen. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz for the Xeon and 4.20 GHz for the Ryzen. The Xeon boosts higher, but the Ryzen starts higher and sustains its advantage in measured single-thread performance.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both share 64 KB of L1 per core. The Xeon has 256 KB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen has 512 KB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Xeon has more total L3, but the Ryzen has a larger per-core L2. Memory bandwidth favors the Ryzen at 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Xeon, both on dual-channel DDR4.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Xeon carries HD Graphics P630, while the Ryzen carries Radeon Vega 6. Both connect through PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. The Xeon uses Intel Socket 1151, the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4. The Xeon launched on 2018-07-11, the Ryzen on 2021-05-31, a gap of roughly three years that shows in the architectural improvements.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are remarkably consistent. In R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 1181 against 1168 for the Xeon, a 1.1% lead. In R15 single-core, the Ryzen scores 166 against 164, a 1.2% lead. R20 multi-core shows 4924 versus 4867, again 1.2% in favor of AMD. R20 single-core shows 695 versus 687, another 1.2% margin. R23 multi-core shows 11724 versus 11589, a 1.2% lead, and R23 single-core shows 1655 versus 1636, a 1.1% lead. The pattern is clear: the Ryzen wins every Cinebench test by a small but consistent margin, roughly 1.1% to 1.2% across the board.

Geekbench tells a different story. The Xeon wins multi-core decisively with 6331 versus 5373, a 17.8% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. The Ryzen wins single-core with 1813 versus 1573, a 13.2% advantage. Both processors have one major Geekbench win, and the margins are far larger than the Cinebench deltas.

The average benchmark score puts the Xeon at 3502 and the Ryzen at 3441. The Xeon's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900T at 3499 (0.1% behind), the Intel Xeon E5-1680 v4 at 3494 (0.2% behind), the Intel Xeon E-2246G at 3492 (0.3% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT at 3515 (0.4% ahead). The Ryzen's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5960X at 3442 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS at 3444 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-10870H at 3446 (0.2% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS at 3447 (0.2% ahead). The Xeon sits in a slightly higher performance neighborhood overall, but the Ryzen is competitive despite its lower core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G wins all six Cinebench tests, with leads of 1.1% to 1.2% over the Intel Xeon E-2176G in R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core.

Q: How does the Intel Xeon E-2176G win any benchmark?

A: The Xeon wins Geekbench multi-core with a score of 6331 versus 5373 for the Ryzen, a 17.8% advantage. This is its only head-to-head win.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite this, the Ryzen wins most multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon E-2176G and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is listed as active. The Intel Xeon E-2176G is end-of-life.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2176G uses Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses TSMC's 7 nm process. The Ryzen also has a larger die at 180 mm² versus 154 mm².

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G wins in Cinebench rendering workloads across the board. R15, R20, and R23 all favor the Ryzen in both single-core and multi-core tests, with margins between 1.1% and 1.2%. It also wins Geekbench single-core by 13.2%, which makes it the stronger choice for lightly threaded applications that rely on single-core speed. The Ryzen's higher base clock of 4.00 GHz, newer 7 nm process, and larger per-core L2 cache of 512 KB contribute to this pattern. It is also the active production part, so it remains available for new builds.

The Intel Xeon E-2176G wins Geekbench multi-core by 17.8%, a substantial margin that suggests an advantage in workloads that scale well with its 6 cores and 12 threads. The Xeon also has a higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz and more shared L3 cache at 12 MB versus 8 MB. It targets the server/workstation segment and carries a launch MSRP of $367. For multi-threaded Geekbench-style workloads, the Xeon's extra cores and threads deliver a clear win.

The overall percentile ranking slightly favors the Xeon at 55 versus 54, and its average benchmark score of 3502 is above the Ryzen's 3441. But the head-to-head data shows the Ryzen winning 7 of 8 tests. The right choice depends on whether the workload aligns with Cinebench-style rendering or Geekbench multi-core scaling.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. Core count: 6 for the Xeon, 4 for the Ryzen. Thread count: 12 versus 8. Base clock: 3.70 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. TDP: 80 watts for the Xeon, 65 watts for the Ryzen. Socket: Intel Socket 1151 versus AMD Socket AM4.

Architecture: Coffee Lake versus Zen 3. Codename: Coffee Lake-S WS versus Cezanne. Process node: 14 nm from Intel versus 7 nm from TSMC. Die size: 154 mm² versus 180 mm². Transistor count: not recorded for the Xeon, 10,700 million for the Ryzen.

Cache: L1 is 64 KB per core for both. L2 is 256 KB per core for the Xeon and 512 KB per core for the Ryzen. L3 is 12 MB shared for the Xeon and 8 MB for the Ryzen. Memory bandwidth: 42.7 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s. Integrated graphics: HD Graphics P630 versus Radeon Vega 6.

Market segment: server/workstation for the Xeon, desktop for the Ryzen. Production status: end-of-life versus active. Release date: 2018-07-11 versus 2021-05-31. Launch MSRP: $367 for the Xeon, none recorded for the Ryzen. Both support DDR4, dual-channel memory, ECC, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, and locked multipliers.