Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E-2246G

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

✅Costs $161 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Delivers 106.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 44.5 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2246G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,832).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2246G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.

Xeon E-2246G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+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 per dollar, at 44.5 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($311 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon E-2246G

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $161 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Delivers 106.7% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 44.5 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $311 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+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 Xeon E-2246G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,832).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E-2246G, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 44.5 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($311 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon E-2246G better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2246G 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, Xeon E-2246G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.1% 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 E-2246G 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?

Xeon E-2246G is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Xeon E-2246G is 107.3% more expensive on MSRP at $311 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 106.7% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 44.5 PassMark/$), 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 5350G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019). 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 E-2246G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
1080p
low	216 FPS	306 FPS
medium	179 FPS	271 FPS
high	140 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	269 FPS
medium	150 FPS	217 FPS
high	117 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	172 FPS
medium	64 FPS	140 FPS
high	50 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	93 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
1080p
low	306 FPS	346 FPS
medium	258 FPS	281 FPS
high	233 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	292 FPS
medium	228 FPS	244 FPS
high	208 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	244 FPS
medium	184 FPS	206 FPS
high	157 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	152 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
1080p
low	345 FPS	346 FPS
medium	345 FPS	346 FPS
high	345 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	346 FPS
medium	345 FPS	346 FPS
high	345 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	346 FPS
medium	287 FPS	346 FPS
high	250 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	299 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
1080p
low	345 FPS	346 FPS
medium	345 FPS	346 FPS
high	345 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	346 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	346 FPS
medium	345 FPS	346 FPS
high	345 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	346 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	346 FPS
medium	345 FPS	346 FPS
high	345 FPS	346 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	346 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon E-2246G

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 E-2246G

The Xeon E-2246G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 May 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,832 points. Launch price was $311.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E-2246G offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E-2246G has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.8 GHz on the Xeon E-2246G — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2246G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2246G uses Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E-2246G's 13,832 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E-2246G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2246G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,787	13,832

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2246G uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2246G
Socket	AM4	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Xeon E-2246G debuted at $311. On MSRP ($150 vs $311), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $161 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 44.5 pts/$ for the Xeon E-2246G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 69.6% better value option.