Ryzen 3 4100 vs Xeon E-2226G

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2226G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,174).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2226G, which brings 6 cores / 6 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Xeon E-2226G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2226G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 6 threads.

Trade-offs

❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 4100

2022

Xeon E-2226G

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 6 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2226G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,062 vs 11,174).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2226G, which brings 6 cores / 6 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $99 MSRP, while Xeon E-2226G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2226G better than Ryzen 3 4100?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2226G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 4100 is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E-2226G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E-2226G is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 49.9% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon E-2226G is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 4100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E-2226G is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4100 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (111.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 4100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 3 4100 Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2226G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E-2226G
1080p
low	182 FPS	176 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	155 FPS	153 FPS
medium	122 FPS	123 FPS
high	97 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	85 FPS
medium	58 FPS	74 FPS
high	46 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E-2226G
1080p
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	235 FPS	261 FPS
high	204 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	204 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	279 FPS
medium	203 FPS	234 FPS
high	177 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	229 FPS
medium	164 FPS	194 FPS
high	132 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	149 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E-2226G
1080p
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	279 FPS
high	277 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	279 FPS
high	277 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	269 FPS
high	277 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	247 FPS	186 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E-2226G
1080p
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	279 FPS
high	277 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	279 FPS
1440p
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	279 FPS
high	277 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	279 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	279 FPS
medium	277 FPS	279 FPS
high	277 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	279 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4100 and Xeon E-2226G

Ryzen 3 4100

The Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 11,062 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2226G

The Xeon E-2226G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,174 points. Launch price was $255.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 4100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2226G offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Xeon E-2226G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4100 versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2226G — a 16.1% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2226G (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2226G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4100 scores 11,062 against the Xeon E-2226G's 11,174 — a 1% lead for the Xeon E-2226G. L3 cache: 8.00391 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4100 vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2226G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4100	Xeon E-2226G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.7 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+12%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8.00391 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	11,062	11,174+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 4100 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2226G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.