Ryzen 5 3500U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Ryzen 5 3500U
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
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. The Ryzen 5 3500U is positioned at rank #614 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($70) |
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 5 3500U and Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
Ryzen 5 3500U
The Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,836 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,813 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3500U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3500U scores 6,836 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE's 6,813 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,836 | 6,813 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,545 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 876 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,898 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 3500U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE). The Ryzen 5 3500U includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3500U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3500U rivals Core i5-10210U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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