Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
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Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1244%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
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 4355GE and Ryzen 5 7600X
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,693 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 28% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE scores 10,693 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 90.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 5.3 GHz+32% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+34% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 7 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 10,693 | 28,325+165% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 13,800 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 28 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE launched at $423 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($5 vs $178), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is $173 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE delivers 2138.6 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE the 172.3% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $423 | $299-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-97% | $178 |
| Performance per Dollar | 2138.6+1244% | 159.1 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2022 |
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