Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon E5-2673 V3

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 105W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,899).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2673 V3, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2673 V3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-2673 V3

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon E5-2673 V3

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 105W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅+275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 12 cores / 24 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,899).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 30 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-2673 V3, which brings 12 cores / 24 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Xeon E5-2673 V3 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌61.5% higher power demand at 105W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G better than Xeon E5-2673 V3?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon E5-2673 V3 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, Xeon E5-2673 V3 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 24 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 275% larger total L3 cache (30 MB vs 8 MB).

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 $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon E5-2673 V3 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.8% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2014). 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 E5-2673 V3 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2673 V3
1080p
low	216 FPS	160 FPS
medium	179 FPS	138 FPS
high	140 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	134 FPS
medium	150 FPS	113 FPS
high	117 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	62 FPS
medium	64 FPS	56 FPS
high	50 FPS	44 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 E5-2673 V3
1080p
low	306 FPS	331 FPS
medium	258 FPS	299 FPS
high	233 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	213 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	286 FPS
medium	228 FPS	262 FPS
high	208 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	185 FPS
medium	184 FPS	169 FPS
high	157 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	116 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2673 V3
1080p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	347 FPS
medium	287 FPS	316 FPS
high	250 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	232 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2673 V3
1080p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	327 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon E5-2673 V3

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 E5-2673 V3

The Xeon E5-2673 V3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,899 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2673 V3 offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Xeon E5-2673 V3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 3.1 GHz on the Xeon E5-2673 V3 — a 30.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G (base: 4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Xeon E5-2673 V3's 13,899 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon E5-2673 V3. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2673 V3.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon E5-2673 V3
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	12 / 24+200%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+35%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+67%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	30 MB (total)+275%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Haswell-EP (2014−2015)
PassMark	13,787	13,899

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2673 V3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.