Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Xeon E5-2670 v2

CPU

GPU

Ryzen 3 4300GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2020

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Xeon E5-2670 v2

10 Cores20 Thrd115 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 4300GE

4 / 8

11,239

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen 9 9950X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-2670 v2

10 / 20

11,346

+1.0%

About PassMark

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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 4300GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,462 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $1,556 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1539.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $1,556 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Xeon E5-2670 v2 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E5-2670 v2.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2670 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,346).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2670 v2, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Xeon E5-2670 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+525% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($1,556 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Ryzen 3 4300GE

2020

Xeon E5-2670 v2

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,462 less on MSRP ($94 MSRP vs $1,556 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1539.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 119.6 vs 7.3 PassMark/$ ($94 MSRP vs $1,556 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 115W, a 80W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 6, while Xeon E5-2670 v2 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Xeon E5-2670 v2.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+525% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 10 cores / 20 threads, plus 40 PCIe lanes vs 24.
✅66.7% more PCIe lanes (40 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-2670 v2 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (11,239 vs 11,346).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2670 v2, which brings 10 cores / 20 threads and 40 PCIe lanes.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 7.3 vs 119.6 PassMark/$ ($1,556 MSRP vs $94 MSRP).
❌228.6% higher power demand at 115W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 3 4300GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 4300GE.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E5-2670 v2 better than Ryzen 3 4300GE?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2670 v2 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 4300GE 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 E5-2670 v2 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.6% 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 E5-2670 v2 is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 20 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 525% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Xeon E5-2670 v2 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Xeon E5-2670 v2 is 1555.3% more expensive on MSRP at $1,556 MSRP versus $94 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 4300GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 11,239 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Ryzen 3 4300GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013). 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 4300GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-2670 v2 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
1080p
low	183 FPS	165 FPS
medium	146 FPS	141 FPS
high	118 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	140 FPS
medium	124 FPS	117 FPS
high	98 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
1080p
low	263 FPS	284 FPS
medium	224 FPS	277 FPS
high	197 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	152 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	266 FPS
medium	190 FPS	245 FPS
high	168 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	161 FPS	173 FPS
medium	146 FPS	160 FPS
high	117 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	111 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
1080p
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	284 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	239 FPS	277 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
1080p
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	284 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	284 FPS
4K
low	281 FPS	284 FPS
medium	281 FPS	284 FPS
high	281 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	281 FPS	284 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 4300GE and Xeon E5-2670 v2

Ryzen 3 4300GE

The Ryzen 3 4300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-2670 v2

The Xeon E5-2670 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) architecture. It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 11,346 points. Launch price was $927.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 4300GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — a 19.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EP (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 11,239 against the Xeon E5-2670 v2's 11,346 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-2670 v2. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE vs 25 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2670 v2.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	10 / 20+150%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	25 MB (total)+525%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Ivy Bridge-EP (2013)
PassMark	11,239	11,346
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,800	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,472	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,063	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 3 4300GE versus DDR3-1866 on the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — the Ryzen 3 4300GE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E5-2670 v2 supports up to 768 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 169.2% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) vs 4 (Xeon E5-2670 v2). PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) vs 40 (Xeon E5-2670 v2) — the Xeon E5-2670 v2 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) and Intel X79,Intel C602 (Xeon E5-2670 v2).

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
Socket	AM4	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200+33%	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	768 GB+1100%
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	24	40+67%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE) / not specified (Xeon E5-2670 v2). The Ryzen 3 4300GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 requires a dedicated GPU.

Feature	Ryzen 3 4300GE	Xeon E5-2670 v2
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 6	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 4300GE launched at $94 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2670 v2 debuted at $1556. On MSRP ($94 vs $1556), the Ryzen 3 4300GE is $1462 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 4300GE delivers 119.6 pts/$ vs 7.3 pts/$ for the Xeon E5-2670 v2 — making the Ryzen 3 4300GE the 177% better value option.