Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon D-1823NT

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 5350G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1823NT, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon D-1823NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌18.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 55W.

Xeon D-1823NT

2023

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.
✅Draws 55W instead of 65W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,673 vs 13,787).

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon D-1823NT

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.
✅Draws 55W instead of 65W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1823NT, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon D-1823NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌18.2% higher power demand at 65W vs 55W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,673 vs 13,787).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G better than Xeon D-1823NT?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1823NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G 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, Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.2% 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, Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 10.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Xeon D-1823NT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021) and 25% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 8 MB). 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 5350G Benchmark Check

Xeon D-1823NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon D-1823NT
1080p
low	216 FPS	179 FPS
medium	179 FPS	146 FPS
high	140 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	145 FPS
medium	150 FPS	115 FPS
high	117 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	69 FPS
medium	64 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon D-1823NT
1080p
low	306 FPS	191 FPS
medium	258 FPS	166 FPS
high	233 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	118 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	169 FPS
medium	228 FPS	147 FPS
high	208 FPS	136 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	109 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	147 FPS
medium	184 FPS	131 FPS
high	157 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	83 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon D-1823NT
1080p
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	345 FPS	342 FPS
high	345 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	345 FPS	342 FPS
high	345 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	342 FPS
medium	287 FPS	297 FPS
high	250 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	202 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon D-1823NT
1080p
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	345 FPS	342 FPS
high	345 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	342 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	345 FPS	342 FPS
high	345 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	342 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	345 FPS	342 FPS
high	345 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	320 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon D-1823NT

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. 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: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon D-1823NT

The Xeon D-1823NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10240 kB. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,673 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon D-1823NT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon D-1823NT has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1823NT — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G (base: 4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is built on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon D-1823NT's 13,673 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 10240 kB on the Xeon D-1823NT.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon D-1823NT
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+20%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+43%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	10240 kB+25%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm	—
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	—
PassMark	13,787	13,673

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon D-1823NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.