Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Xeon E-2144G

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 PRO 4450U

2020

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 71W, a 56W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E-2144G

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,397 vs 9,493).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌373.3% higher power demand at 71W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Xeon E-2144G

2018

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 71W, a 56W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,397 vs 9,493).
❌Launch MSRP is still $2,090 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌373.3% higher power demand at 71W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U better than Xeon E-2144G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2144G makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 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, Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon E-2144G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $2,090 MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2144G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon E-2144G is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (4.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 4450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2018) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2144G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2144G
1080p
low	172 FPS	175 FPS
medium	141 FPS	140 FPS
high	112 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	121 FPS
high	94 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	85 FPS
medium	60 FPS	74 FPS
high	47 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2144G
1080p
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	221 FPS	235 FPS
high	194 FPS	217 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	182 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	235 FPS
medium	187 FPS	214 FPS
high	165 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	159 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	202 FPS
medium	144 FPS	167 FPS
high	115 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	113 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2144G
1080p
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	235 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2144G
1080p
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	235 FPS
medium	237 FPS	235 FPS
high	237 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	235 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E-2144G

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 9,493 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E-2144G

The Xeon E-2144G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 71 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,397 points. Launch price was $272.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E-2144G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 4.5 GHz on the Xeon E-2144G — a 19.5% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2144G (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2144G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon E-2144G's 9,397 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2144G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2144G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.5 GHz+22%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	9,493+1%	9,397

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2144G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.