Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E-2374G

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

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2374G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E-2374G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E-2374G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,726 vs 13,787).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon E-2374G

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E-2374G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E-2374G mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,726 vs 13,787).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G better than Xeon E-2374G?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E-2374G 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 streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% 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 $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon E-2374G is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 5350G Benchmark Check

Xeon E-2374G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2374G
1080p
low	216 FPS	296 FPS
medium	179 FPS	258 FPS
high	140 FPS	216 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	245 FPS
medium	150 FPS	193 FPS
high	117 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	138 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	170 FPS
medium	64 FPS	136 FPS
high	50 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	91 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2374G
1080p
low	306 FPS	343 FPS
medium	258 FPS	336 FPS
high	233 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	258 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	343 FPS
medium	228 FPS	304 FPS
high	208 FPS	271 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	231 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	273 FPS
medium	184 FPS	227 FPS
high	157 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	160 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2374G
1080p
low	345 FPS	343 FPS
medium	345 FPS	343 FPS
high	345 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	343 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	343 FPS
medium	345 FPS	343 FPS
high	345 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	343 FPS
medium	287 FPS	343 FPS
high	250 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2374G
1080p
low	345 FPS	343 FPS
medium	345 FPS	343 FPS
high	345 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	343 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	343 FPS
medium	345 FPS	343 FPS
high	345 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	343 FPS
medium	345 FPS	343 FPS
high	345 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	343 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-2374G

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-2374G

The Xeon E-2374G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Rocket Lake-E (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,726 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon E-2374G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 5 GHz on the Xeon E-2374G — a 17.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E-2374G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E-2374G uses Rocket Lake-E (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E-2374G's 13,726 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E-2374G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E-2374G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	5 GHz+19%
Base Clock	4 GHz+8%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Rocket Lake-E (2021)
PassMark	13,787	13,726

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E-2374G uses LGA1200 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.