Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs Ryzen AI 5 330

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 AI 5 330

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#596

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

803%

#597

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

791%

#598

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

726%

#599

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

723%

#600

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

716%

#602

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

692%

#603

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

663%

#604

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

662%

#605

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

644%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#622

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen AI 5 330 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen AI 5 330
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Krackan Point 2 (2025) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $149 (vs $350), it costs 57% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 132% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Ryzen AI 5 330.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+132%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($149)	⚠️ Higher cost ($350)

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 AI 5 330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Ryzen AI 5 330

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 AI 5 330

The Ryzen AI 5 330 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 July 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Krackan Point 2 (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5, LPDDR5X. Passmark benchmark score: 12,794 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE and Ryzen AI 5 330 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen AI 5 330 — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI 5 330 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses Krackan Point 2 (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE scores 12,626 against the Ryzen AI 5 330's 12,794 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen AI 5 330. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE vs 4 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 330.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE	Ryzen AI 5 330
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	7 nm	4 nm-43%
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Krackan Point 2 (2025)
PassMark	12,626	12,794+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen AI 5 330 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.