Ryzen 3 5300GE vs Xeon E5-2689

Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.48

Ryzen 3 5300GE outperforms Xeon E5-2689 by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1065909
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonAMD Ryzen 3
Power efficiency5.1422.25
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Zen 3
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE 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 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size435 mm2no data
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE 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
Socket2011Socket AM4
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE. 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 3 5300GE 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 3 5300GE are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 3 5300GE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE.

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 6.48
Ryzen 3 5300GE 8.54
+31.8%

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
Ryzen 3 5300GE 13074
+31.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.48 8.54
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 35 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Ryzen 3 5300GE, on the other hand, has a 31.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 357.1% more advanced lithography process, and 228.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 5300GE is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2689 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 3 5300GE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and Ryzen 3 5300GE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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