Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs Ryzen 5 5500U

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 Ryzen 5 5500U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#61

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

230%

#62

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

227%

#63

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

208%

#64

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

207%

#65

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

206%

#67

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

198%

#68

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

190%

#69

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

190%

#70

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

185%

#73

Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

95%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 5500U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen 5 5500U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen 5 5500U
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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Ryzen 5 5500U

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.

Ryzen 5 5500U

The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5500U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE scores 12,626 against the Ryzen 5 5500U's 12,736 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 5500U. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500U.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen 5 5500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+71%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021)
PassMark	12,626	12,736
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	6,900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,100
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,200

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5500U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen 5 5500U
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4 3200 MHz
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) / true (Ryzen 5 5500U). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.