Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs Ryzen 5 3600
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+113%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($105.5) | ✅ More affordable ($80) |
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 PRO 4350G and Ryzen 5 3600
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,942 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 3600
The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G scores 10,942 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 47.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,995 vs 9,500 (45.2% advantage for the Ryzen 5 3600). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,516 vs 1,295, a 15.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 5,334 vs 1,898 (95% advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 10,942 | 17,685+62% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,995 | 9,500+58% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,516+17% | 1,295 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,334+181% | 1,898 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 3600) — the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470,A520,B550,X570 (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G) and AMD B550,AMD X570,AMD B450,AMD X470 (Ryzen 5 3600).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Both support Yes virtualization. The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 6), while the Ryzen 5 3600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 6 | — |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | Yes | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Budget Workstation |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($105.5 vs $80), the Ryzen 5 3600 is $26 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G delivers 103.7 pts/$ vs 221.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 5 3600 the 72.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G | Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $105.5 | $80-24% |
| Performance per Dollar | 103.7 | 221.1+113% |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2019 |
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