Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs Xeon E-2174G

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

✅Draws 15W instead of 71W, a 56W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,604).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Xeon E-2174G

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌373.3% higher power demand at 71W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U

2020

Xeon E-2174G

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 71W, a 56W reduction.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (9,493 vs 9,604).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌373.3% higher power demand at 71W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2174G better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2174G 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 gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Xeon E-2174G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.8% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon E-2174G is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Xeon E-2174G still looks like the safer overall buy. Xeon E-2174G is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.8% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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). 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 PRO 4450U Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2174G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2174G
1080p
low	172 FPS	199 FPS
medium	141 FPS	160 FPS
high	112 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	148 FPS	173 FPS
medium	120 FPS	138 FPS
high	94 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	89 FPS
medium	60 FPS	76 FPS
high	47 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2174G
1080p
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	221 FPS	240 FPS
high	194 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	240 FPS
medium	187 FPS	220 FPS
high	165 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	163 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	204 FPS
medium	144 FPS	171 FPS
high	115 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	115 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2174G
1080p
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	231 FPS	240 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2174G
1080p
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	240 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	240 FPS
4K
low	237 FPS	240 FPS
medium	237 FPS	240 FPS
high	237 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	240 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-2174G

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-2174G

The Xeon E-2174G 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 9,604 points. Launch price was $334.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U and Xeon E-2174G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon E-2174G — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2174G (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the Renoir PRO (Zen 2) (2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2174G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U scores 9,493 against the Xeon E-2174G's 9,604 — a 1.2% lead for the Xeon E-2174G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2174G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U	Xeon E-2174G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.7 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
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	9,604+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E-2174G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.