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Ryzen 3 3350U
Atom C3955
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Atom C3955
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Atom C3955 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3350U | Atom C3955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 3350U and Atom C3955
Ryzen 3 3350U
The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 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: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom C3955
The Atom C3955 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 32 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,803 points. Launch price was $434.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3350U packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Atom C3955 offers 16 cores / 16 threads — the Atom C3955 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3350U versus 2.4 GHz on the Atom C3955 — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3350U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Atom C3955 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3350U scores 5,732 against the Atom C3955's 5,803 — a 1.2% lead for the Atom C3955. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 3350U vs 16 MB on the Atom C3955.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Atom C3955 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 16 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+46% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 16 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Goldmont (2016−2017) |
| PassMark | 5,732 | 5,803+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3350U uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3955 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3350U | Atom C3955 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1310 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
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