AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U vs Intel Xeon E-2324G Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is the better pure compute engine in Cinebench workloads, winning all six Cinebench tests by margins of 6.4% to 6.9% over the Intel Xeon E-2324G. However, the Intel Xeon E-2324G dominates in Geekbench, with a 25.8% single-core advantage and an 8.9% multi-core lead. The data splits the verdict cleanly: the AMD part is for sustained rendering-style multithreaded and single-threaded Cinebench tasks, while the Intel part is for Geekbench-oriented applications and server/ workstation deployments where ECC memory and PCIe Gen 4 connectivity matter. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is a mobile part with a 15W TDP, while the Xeon E-2324G is a 65W server/workstation processor with a launch MSRP of $209. If the workload is Cinebench-based, choose AMD. If the workload is Geekbench-based or requires ECC, choose Intel. The average benchmark scores are nearly identical — 2829 for AMD versus 2823 for Intel, a 0.2% gap — so the deciding factors are workload-specific performance and platform features, not overall average.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has an average benchmark score of 2829, while the Intel Xeon E-2324G scores 2823. The AMD part leads by 0.2%, which is within the margin of error.

Q: Which chip wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U wins with a score of 9403 versus 8797 for the Intel Xeon E-2324G, a 6.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Xeon E-2324G support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Xeon E-2324G supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is built on a 7nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Xeon E-2324G uses Intel's 14nm process. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel chip has a 276 mm² die size.

Q: How many threads does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Xeon E-2324G has 4 cores and 4 threads. The AMD part uses simultaneous multithreading; the Intel part does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Xeon E-2324G has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to 4.00 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock at 3.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the Zen 3 architecture on the Cezanne-U codename, built on a 7nm process at TSMC. The Intel Xeon E-2324G uses the Rocket Lake architecture on the Rocket Lake-E codename, built on Intel's 14nm process. This process disparity explains the transistor density: AMD packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die, while Intel's larger 276 mm² die carries fewer transistors (the exact count is not listed for Intel). The AMD chip is a mobile part with a 15W TDP and uses AMD Socket FP6, while the Intel chip is a server/workstation part with a 65W TDP on Intel Socket 1200.

Cache structures differ in L1 only: AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, while Intel provides 80 KB per core. Both share 512 KB of L2 per core and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part integrates Radeon Vega 6 graphics; the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics P750. The Intel Xeon supports ECC memory, which the AMD chip does not. PCIe connectivity is a major differentiator: the Intel Xeon offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part is limited to Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Both support DDR4 dual-channel memory with identical 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U | Intel Xeon E-2324G |

|---|---|---|

| Series | 5000 series | Xeon E-2300 series |

| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 3.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP6 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 3 | Rocket Lake |

| Codename | Cezanne-U | Rocket Lake-E |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 14 nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 180 mm² | 276 mm² |

| L1 Cache (per core) | 64 KB | 80 KB |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 8 lanes | Gen 4, 20 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | UHD Graphics P750 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Server/Workstation |

| Release Date | 2021-03-15 | 2021-09-07 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | $209 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U wins six of the eight head-to-head benchmarks, all in Cinebench. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 947 versus 886 for Intel, a 6.9% margin. In R15 single-core, AMD leads 133 to 125, a 6.4% advantage. The R20 tests show identical 6.9% deltas: AMD scores 3949 multi-core and 557 single-core, while Intel scores 3694 and 521 respectively. R23 continues the pattern with AMD winning 9403 to 8797 in multi-core (6.9%) and 1327 to 1242 in single-core (6.8%).

The Intel Xeon E-2324G takes both Geekbench tests decisively. In Geekbench multi-core, Intel scores 5257 against AMD's 4788, an 8.9% lead. The single-core Geekbench result is the largest gap in the entire comparison: Intel scores 2059 versus AMD's 1527, a 25.8% advantage. This single-core Geekbench delta dwarfs any Cinebench margin, suggesting the Intel architecture has a significant advantage in Geekbench's specific workload characteristics.

The average benchmark score tells a nuanced story. AMD's average is 2829; Intel's is 2823. The Intel Xeon E-2126G scores 2842, while the Intel Core i5-10600 scores 2837 and the Intel Core i7-6800K scores 2838 — all within 0.5% of each other. This clustering shows that neither chip is an outlier; both sit at the 51st percentile among all CPUs.

Where Each One Wins

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U wins in Cinebench workloads. All six Cinebench tests — R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core — go to AMD with consistent 6.4% to 6.9% margins. The 8-thread configuration versus Intel's 4 threads likely explains the multi-core wins, but the single-core Cinebench wins are more telling. Despite a lower boost clock (4.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz), AMD's Zen 3 architecture delivers higher Cinebench single-core scores. The 7nm process and smaller die (180 mm² versus 276 mm²) contribute to a 15W TDP, making this the efficient choice for rendering workloads in thermally constrained environments. AMD also wins on thread count: 8 threads versus 4 threads, which benefits heavily threaded Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Intel Xeon E-2324G wins in Geekbench and platform-level features. The 25.8% single-core Geekbench advantage is the largest performance gap in the comparison. Intel scores 2059 versus AMD's 1527, a margin that suggests a fundamentally different performance profile. The 8.9% multi-core Geekbench win (5257 versus 4788) further cements Intel's Geekbench superiority. Beyond raw scores, the Xeon offers ECC memory support, which AMD lacks entirely. The Xeon also provides PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, compared to AMD's Gen 3 with 8 lanes — a substantial connectivity advantage for server/workstation configurations. The higher base clock (3.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz) and boost clock (4.60 GHz versus 4.00 GHz) likely drive the Geekbench results. The larger 80 KB L1 cache per core (versus 64 KB) and the server/workstation market segment position this chip for reliability and I/O-intensive tasks.

Use-case split: Choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U for Cinebench-based rendering workloads, especially in mobile or low-power designs where the 15W TDP matters. Choose the Intel Xeon E-2324G for Geekbench-oriented applications, ECC memory requirements, or PCIe Gen 4 expansion needs in server/workstation builds. Both chips sit at the 51st percentile of all CPUs, and their average scores differ by only 0.2%, so the decision should hinge on the specific benchmark suite used by the target application and the platform features required. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $209, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.