Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs Xeon E5-2685 v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Xeon E5-2685 v3
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E5-2685 v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2685 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-EP (2014−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2685 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1045%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($180) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($2,090) |
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 5355GE and Xeon E5-2685 v3
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE 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 3.6 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,761 points. Launch price was $149.
Xeon E5-2685 v3
The Xeon E5-2685 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-EP (2014−2015) architecture. It features 12 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011-3. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 12,944 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 offers 12 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2685 v3 has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE versus 3.3 GHz on the Xeon E5-2685 v3 — a 24% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses Haswell-EP (2014−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 12,761 against the Xeon E5-2685 v3's 12,944 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon E5-2685 v3. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs 30 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2685 v3.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2685 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 12 / 12+200% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+38% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB (total)+275% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-68% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Haswell-EP (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 12,761 | 12,944+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 uses LGA2011-3 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2685 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2011-3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE launched at $180 MSRP, while the Xeon E5-2685 v3 debuted at $2090.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE | Xeon E5-2685 v3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180-91% | $2090 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2014 |
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