Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 Performance Spectrum

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

4 / 8

14,033

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Xeon E5-1680 v4

8 / 16

13,945

0.0%

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 140W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon E5-1680 v4 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 20 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon E5-1680 v4, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $130 MSRP, while Xeon E5-1680 v4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon E5-1680 v4

2016

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +14.4% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+150% larger total L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,945 vs 14,033).
❌115.4% higher power demand at 140W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G better than Xeon E5-1680 v4?

Not really, because they are built for different jobs. Xeon E5-1680 v4 makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the more practical desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and everyday use.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the better buy right now. Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G comes in at an unclear MSRP at $130 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.6% better PassMark. The compromise is that Xeon E5-1680 v4 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 14.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (107.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2016) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 8/16. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs Xeon E5-1680 v4 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,033 points. Launch price was $149.

Xeon E5-1680 v4

The Xeon E5-1680 v4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-EP (2016) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133, DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 13,945 points. Launch price was $1,723.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Xeon E5-1680 v4 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G versus 4 GHz on the Xeon E5-1680 v4 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses Broadwell-EP (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 14,033 against the Xeon E5-1680 v4's 13,945 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-1680 v4.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G	Xeon E5-1680 v4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+18%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	20 MB (total)+150%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Broadwell-EP (2016)
PassMark	14,033	13,945

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-1680 v4 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.