Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-2667 v4

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

✅Draws 65W instead of 135W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2667 v4, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2667 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2667 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,776 vs 13,787).
❌107.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon E5-2667 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 135W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+212.5% larger total L3 cache (25 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 25 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2667 v4, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2667 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,776 vs 13,787).
❌107.7% higher power demand at 135W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G better than Xeon E5-2667 v4?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2667 v4 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 fit because it leads the single-thread side of the matchup with 16.7% higher max boost clock.

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 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% higher PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. 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 E5-2667 v4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2667 v4
1080p
low	216 FPS	166 FPS
medium	179 FPS	144 FPS
high	140 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	139 FPS
medium	150 FPS	117 FPS
high	117 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	63 FPS
medium	64 FPS	57 FPS
high	50 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2667 v4
1080p
low	306 FPS	324 FPS
medium	258 FPS	291 FPS
high	233 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	209 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	279 FPS
medium	228 FPS	255 FPS
high	208 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	181 FPS
medium	184 FPS	165 FPS
high	157 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	114 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2667 v4
1080p
low	345 FPS	344 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	345 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	344 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	345 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	344 FPS
medium	287 FPS	344 FPS
high	250 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2667 v4
1080p
low	345 FPS	344 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	345 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	344 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	345 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	344 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	344 FPS
medium	345 FPS	344 FPS
high	345 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	333 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon E5-2667 v4

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 E5-2667 v4

The Xeon E5-2667 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,776 points. Launch price was $2,057.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-2667 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon E5-2667 v4 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E5-2667 v4's 13,776 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 25 MB on the Xeon E5-2667 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2667 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+17%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+25%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	25 MB+213%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Broadwell (2015−2019)
PassMark	13,787	13,776

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2667 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.