Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Xeon E-2186G

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 8300GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,568 vs 13,612).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2186G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon E-2186G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2186G

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300GE across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300GE moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300GE

2024

Xeon E-2186G

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +20.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of LGA1151 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,568 vs 13,612).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2186G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Xeon E-2186G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300GE across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on LGA1151 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300GE moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300GE better than Xeon E-2186G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2186G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 8300GE is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E-2186G is the better fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 3 8300GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300GE is at an unclear MSRP at $129 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 20.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2186G is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (105.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 8300GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2018) and a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of LGA1151. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 8300GE Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2186G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300GE	Xeon E-2186G
1080p
low	262 FPS	204 FPS
medium	233 FPS	166 FPS
high	199 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	175 FPS
medium	185 FPS	140 FPS
high	153 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	89 FPS
medium	129 FPS	78 FPS
high	99 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300GE	Xeon E-2186G
1080p
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	280 FPS	279 FPS
high	245 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	286 FPS	307 FPS
medium	238 FPS	251 FPS
high	214 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	254 FPS
medium	183 FPS	211 FPS
high	153 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	155 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300GE	Xeon E-2186G
1080p
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	340 FPS
1440p
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	340 FPS
4K
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	293 FPS	304 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300GE	Xeon E-2186G
1080p
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	340 FPS
1440p
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	340 FPS
4K
low	339 FPS	340 FPS
medium	339 FPS	340 FPS
high	339 FPS	340 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	340 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 8300GE and Xeon E-2186G

Ryzen 3 8300GE

The Ryzen 3 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,568 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2186G

The Xeon E-2186G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,612 points. Launch price was $506.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 8300GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2186G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2186G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300GE versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2186G — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Xeon E-2186G uses Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 13,568 against the Xeon E-2186G's 13,612 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2186G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2186G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300GE	Xeon E-2186G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+4%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-71%	14 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
PassMark	13,568	13,612

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2186G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.