Ryzen 5 5500U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Ryzen 5 5500U
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
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 5500U is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 5500U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 5500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 5500U and Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
Ryzen 5 5500U
The Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,736 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 5500U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5500U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 5500U scores 12,736 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 12,761 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5500U vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lucienne-U (Zen 2) (2021) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,736 | 12,761 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 6,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 5,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 5500U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4 3200 MHz | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Ryzen 5 5500U) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE). The Ryzen 5 5500U includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5500U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 5500U | Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 7) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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