Ryzen 5 4500U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

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 3 PRO 4355GE

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

146%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

138%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

100%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

30%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

24%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

21%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

12%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

12%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

11%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

11%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

11%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

10%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

10%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

10%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

10%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

10%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

10%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

10%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 4500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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 5 4500U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 4500U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

Ryzen 5 4500U

The Ryzen 5 4500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,692 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). 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: 10,693 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 4500U packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 4500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4500U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4500U scores 10,692 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE's 10,693 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4500U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 4500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,692	10,693

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 4500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.