Ryzen 5 3450U vs Xeon Silver 4112

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 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 2W instead of 85W, a 83W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4112 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8.3 MB).

Xeon Silver 4112

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+106.3% larger total L3 cache (8.3 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,536 vs 6,550).
❌Launch MSRP is still $885 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌4150% higher power demand at 85W vs 2W.

Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Xeon Silver 4112

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 2W instead of 85W, a 83W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +7.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+106.3% larger total L3 cache (8.3 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Silver 4112 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8.3 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,536 vs 6,550).
❌Launch MSRP is still $885 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3450U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌4150% higher power demand at 85W vs 2W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3450U better than Xeon Silver 4112?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon Silver 4112 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 5 3450U 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 5 3450U is the better fit. You are getting 0.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 3450U is still the faster CPU overall, but Xeon Silver 4112 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 3450U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $885 MSRP, and it gives you 0.2% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Xeon Silver 4112 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 7.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Xeon Silver 4112 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (7.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 5 3450U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2017) and 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 5 3450U Benchmark Check

Xeon Silver 4112 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3450U	Xeon Silver 4112
1080p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	139 FPS	132 FPS
high	109 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	137 FPS
medium	112 FPS	107 FPS
high	87 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3450U	Xeon Silver 4112
1080p
low	106 FPS	163 FPS
medium	92 FPS	153 FPS
high	85 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	156 FPS
medium	80 FPS	134 FPS
high	74 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	122 FPS
medium	62 FPS	108 FPS
high	50 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	62 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3450U	Xeon Silver 4112
1080p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3450U	Xeon Silver 4112
1080p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	163 FPS
medium	164 FPS	163 FPS
high	164 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	163 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3450U and Xeon Silver 4112

Ryzen 5 3450U

The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon Silver 4112

The Xeon Silver 4112 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,536 points. Launch price was $473.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3450U and Xeon Silver 4112 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4112 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3450U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3450U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4112 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3450U scores 6,550 against the Xeon Silver 4112's 6,536 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3450U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4112.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3450U	Xeon Silver 4112
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	4 MB	8.25 MB+106%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
PassMark	6,550	6,536

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3450U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4112 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.