Intel Xeon W-3235 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

Comparative analysis of Intel Xeon W-3235 and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

Intel Xeon W-3235

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Xeon W-3235

8 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 4
20 more threads: 24 vs 4
Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 4 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
6x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
4.8x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 21% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2643 vs 2190
3.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 25789 vs 6991

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	12 vs 4
Number of threads	24 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz vs 4 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB vs 384 KB
L2 cache	12 MB vs 2 MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB vs 4 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2643 vs 2190
PassMark - CPU mark	25789 vs 6991

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 32% higher maximum core temperature: 95 °C vs 72°C
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 14 nm
2.8x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 180 Watt

Launch date	30 Sep 2019 vs 3 June 2019
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum core temperature	95 °C vs 72°C
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm vs 14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 180 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Xeon W-3235
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2643

2190

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

25789

6991

Name	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
PassMark - Single thread mark	2643	2190
PassMark - CPU mark	25789	6991
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1088
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	11988

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Xeon W-3235	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Essentials
Architecture codename	Cascade Lake
Launch date	3 June 2019	30 Sep 2019
Launch price (MSRP)	$1398
Place in performance rating	741	1041
Processor Number	W-3235
Series	Intel Xeon W Processor
Status	Launched
Vertical segment	Workstation	Desktop
Family		Ryzen PRO
OPN Tray		YD320BC5M4MFH
Performance
Base frequency	3.30 GHz	3.6 GHz
L1 cache	768 KB	384 KB
L2 cache	12 MB	2 MB
L3 cache	19.25 MB	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	12 nm
Maximum core temperature	72°C	95 °C
Maximum frequency	4.40 GHz	4 GHz
Number of cores	12	4
Number of threads	24	4
Number of Ultra Path Interconnect (UPI) Links	0
Number of GPU cores		8
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	6	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	131.13 GB/s
Maximum memory size	1 TB
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933
Compatibility
Package Size	76.0mm x 56.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA3647	AM4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	180 Watt	65 Watt
Configurable TDP		45-65 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	64
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Run Sure Technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Instruction set extensions	Intel AVX-512
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units	2
Speed Shift technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Graphics
Graphics base frequency		1250 MHz
iGPU core count		8
Processor graphics		Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI