Ryzen 3 8300G vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

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 3 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.2 vs 107.9 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $46 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.9 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($130 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,033 vs 14,113).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Costs $46 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 107.9 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($130 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 80.2 vs 107.9 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,033 vs 14,113).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G?

Yes. Ryzen 3 8300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.9% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 8300G is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 8300G is 35.4% more expensive on MSRP at $176 MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is also 34.6% better value on MSRP (107.9 vs 80.2 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 3 8300G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
1080p
low	262 FPS	173 FPS
medium	232 FPS	144 FPS
high	199 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	148 FPS
medium	184 FPS	121 FPS
high	152 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	67 FPS
medium	129 FPS	58 FPS
high	99 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
1080p
low	347 FPS	272 FPS
medium	280 FPS	234 FPS
high	245 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	286 FPS	236 FPS
medium	238 FPS	206 FPS
high	214 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	160 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	184 FPS
medium	183 FPS	166 FPS
high	153 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	118 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
1080p
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	351 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	351 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	332 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	307 FPS
high	352 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	292 FPS	216 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
1080p
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	351 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	351 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	351 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	351 FPS
medium	353 FPS	351 FPS
high	353 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	329 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

Ryzen 3 8300G

The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,033 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G's 14,033 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+17%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	14,113	14,033

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G debuted at $130. On MSRP ($176 vs $130), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is $46 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 8300G delivers 80.2 pts/$ vs 107.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G the 29.5% better value option.