Ryzen 5 7600X vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Ryzen 5 7600X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+117%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) | ✅ More affordable ($149) |
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 7600X and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 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: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,940 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600X packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — a 28% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 4.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm, 6 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 28,325 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 88.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.3 GHz+32% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz+34% | 3.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+700% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+1100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 5 nm, 6 nm-29% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 28,325+159% | 10,940 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 15,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 13,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at $299 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE debuted at $149.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600X | Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $149-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $178 | — |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2020 |
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