Ryzen 5 3350G vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.25
+10.2%
Ryzen 5 3350G
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.67

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms Ryzen 5 3350G by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10831146
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonPicasso
Power efficiency5.14no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)no data
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache20 MB (shared)4096 KB
Chip lithography32 nm12 nm
Die size435 mm2no data
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration2no data
Socket2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 10

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Xeon E5-2689 6.25
+10.2%
Ryzen 5 3350G 5.67

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Xeon E5-2689 9922
+10.2%
Ryzen 5 3350G 9000

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.25 5.67
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has a 10.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 5 3350G, on the other hand, has a 166.7% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 3350G in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 5 3350G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 5 3350G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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