Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Xeon W-1250

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

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $135 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $285 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 48.0 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $285 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1250, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.

Xeon W-1250

2020

Why buy it

✅+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 (13,671 vs 13,787).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 48.0 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($285 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Xeon W-1250

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $135 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $285 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 48.0 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $285 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 80W, a 15W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon W-1250, which brings 6 cores / 12 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,671 vs 13,787).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 48.0 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($285 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌23.1% higher power demand at 80W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G better than Xeon W-1250?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon W-1250 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 0.8% 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 $135 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $285 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon W-1250 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 0.8% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 91.6% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 48.0 PassMark/$), 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 2020) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. 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 W-1250 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
1080p
low	216 FPS	186 FPS
medium	179 FPS	150 FPS
high	140 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	151 FPS
medium	150 FPS	119 FPS
high	117 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	84 FPS
medium	64 FPS	72 FPS
high	50 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
1080p
low	306 FPS	333 FPS
medium	258 FPS	273 FPS
high	233 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	299 FPS
medium	228 FPS	247 FPS
high	208 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	250 FPS
medium	184 FPS	208 FPS
high	157 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	161 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
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	342 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	342 FPS
medium	287 FPS	342 FPS
high	250 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	295 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
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	342 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Xeon W-1250

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 W-1250

The Xeon W-1250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 13,671 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon W-1250 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon W-1250 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.7 GHz on the Xeon W-1250 — a 11.2% clock advantage for the Xeon W-1250 (base: 4 GHz vs 3.3 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 W-1250's 13,671 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon W-1250.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz+12%
Base Clock	4 GHz+21%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	12 MB Intel® Smart Cache+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	—
PassMark	13,787	13,671

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon W-1250 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Xeon W-1250
Socket	AM4	LGA1200
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 W-1250 debuted at $285. On MSRP ($150 vs $285), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $135 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 48.0 pts/$ for the Xeon W-1250 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 62.8% better value option.