CPU·Budget
Ryzen 3 3350U
AMD
PassMark
5,732
6 January 2019 (6 years ago)
2 MB + 4 MB
Zen+ (2018−2019)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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Overview
The Ryzen 3 3350U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 5,732 points. Launch price was $149.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Ryzen 3 3350U across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
1080p
low27 FPS
medium20 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra5 FPS
1440p
low15 FPS
medium10 FPS
high4 FPS
ultra2 FPS
4k
low8 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Civilization VI
1080p
low110 FPS
medium93 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1440p
low51 FPS
medium45 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra20 FPS
4k
low25 FPS
medium23 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Counter-Strike 2
1080p
low102 FPS
medium88 FPS
high82 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS
medium76 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4k
low67 FPS
medium59 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Destiny 2
1080p
low101 FPS
medium88 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra33 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS
medium44 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra18 FPS
4k
low31 FPS
medium24 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra11 FPS
Dota 2
1080p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
4k
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra117 FPS
Fortnite
1080p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra94 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS
medium132 FPS
high95 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low94 FPS
medium79 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Hogwarts Legacy
1080p
low118 FPS
medium102 FPS
high81 FPS
ultra56 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium74 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4k
low51 FPS
medium42 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra29 FPS
League of Legends
1080p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
4k
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2
1080p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
1440p
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
4k
low143 FPS
medium143 FPS
high143 FPS
ultra143 FPS
Palworld
1080p
low143 FPS
medium131 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1440p
low119 FPS
medium104 FPS
high78 FPS
ultra65 FPS
4k
low78 FPS
medium69 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra38 FPS
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Ryzen 3 3350U specifications and capabilities.
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Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3350U is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.5 GHz from a base frequency of 2.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 384 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 5,732, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.5 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 2 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 384 kB |
| Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities | 4500 Million |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 5,732 |
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Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 3350U fits into the AM4 socket and supports PCIe 3.0.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | AM4 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
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Power & Cooling
The Ryzen 3 3350U has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB + 4 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 2 MB + 4 MB |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
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Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1755 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Ryzen 3 3350U |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1755 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 6 January 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
3 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | Picasso (Ryzen 3000 APU) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Release Date | 6 January 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1755 |
Technical Specifications
12 specs
Technical Specifications
12 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| L1 Cache | 384 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Max Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Transistor Count | 4500 Million |
| Process Technology | 12 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 105 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 2 MB + 4 MB |
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Ryzen 7 PRO 2700UPassmark: 6,978
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Ryzen 7 2700UPassmark: 6,850
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Our Recommendation for Ryzen 3 3350U
Suggested pairings based on performance balance
Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021
Recommended (Balanced) (12)
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
GeForce GTX 1060 3GBG3D Mark: 9,815
3 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
Arc A730MG3D Mark: 9,808
12 GBCore: 1100 MHz2022
Radeon 8040SG3D Mark: 9,756
4 GBCore: 1295 MHz2025
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury XG3D Mark: 9,741
4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
4 GBCore: 2000 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,674
6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
4 GBCore: 557 MHz2015
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTG3D Mark: 9,558
Shared System RAM2020
Radeon R9 FuryG3D Mark: 9,521
4 GB2015
High-End (Max Performance) (12)
Radeon Pro W6800XG3D Mark: 18,000
32 GBCore: 1800 MHz2021
Radeon 8060SG3D Mark: 17,989
noneCore: 1295 MHz2025
Quadro RTX 6000G3D Mark: 17,887
24 GBCore: 1440 MHz2018
GeForce GTX 1070 SLIG3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)G3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022
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