Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE
VS
Core Ultra 7 164U

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs Core Ultra 7 164U

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core Ultra 7 164U

12 Cores14 Thrd0 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2023

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 164U

#663
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
930%
#664
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
916%
#665
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
841%
#666
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
837%
#667
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
829%
#669
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
801%
#670
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
768%
#671
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
767%
#672
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
746%
#675
Core Ultra 7 164U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#681
Core i3-N305
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Ultra 7 164U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 3 PRO 5350GECore Ultra 7 164U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Meteor Lake-U (2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 PRO 5350GECore Ultra 7 164U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Core Ultra 7 164U

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,626 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core Ultra 7 164U

The Core Ultra 7 164U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 12 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2551. Thermal design power (TDP): + 12 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,625 points. Launch price was $448.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 164U offers 12 cores / 14 threads — the Core Ultra 7 164U has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE versus 4.8 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 164U — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 7 164U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core Ultra 7 164U uses Meteor Lake-U (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE scores 12,626 against the Core Ultra 7 164U's 12,625 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 7 164U.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 5350GECore Ultra 7 164U
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
12 / 14+200%
Boost Clock
4.2 GHz
4.8 GHz+14%
Base Clock
3.6 GHz+227%
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
2 MB (per core)+300%
Process
7 nm
7 nm
Architecture
Cezanne (2021−2025)
Meteor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
12,626
12,625
Cinebench R23 Multi
8,766
Geekbench 6 Single
2,131
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,973
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core Ultra 7 164U uses FCBGA2551 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 5350GECore Ultra 7 164U
Socket
AM4
FCBGA2551
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR5x-6400
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 164U). The Core Ultra 7 164U includes integrated graphics (Intel Arc), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 164U targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 164U rivals Ryzen 7 7840U.

FeatureRyzen 3 PRO 5350GECore Ultra 7 164U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel Arc
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Enthusiast