Ryzen 3 7330U 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,693).

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

2022

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7330U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $423 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7330U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 7330U

2023

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.2% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,645 vs 10,693).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 7330U across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $423 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 7330U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 7330U better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 7330U is ahead with a 10.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 3 7330U also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 7330U is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 3 7330U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $423 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.2% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (25.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 7330U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022) and 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 3 7330U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
1080p
low	170 FPS	172 FPS
medium	144 FPS	139 FPS
high	114 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	147 FPS
medium	122 FPS	118 FPS
high	97 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	66 FPS
medium	70 FPS	57 FPS
high	55 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
1080p
low	266 FPS	238 FPS
medium	233 FPS	203 FPS
high	213 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	233 FPS	198 FPS
medium	205 FPS	173 FPS
high	190 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	181 FPS	146 FPS
medium	164 FPS	133 FPS
high	140 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	81 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
1080p
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	266 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	266 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	243 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	236 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 7330U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
1080p
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	266 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	266 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	267 FPS
4K
low	266 FPS	267 FPS
medium	266 FPS	267 FPS
high	266 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	266 FPS	267 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 7330U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

Ryzen 3 7330U

The Ryzen 3 7330U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,645 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

Both the Ryzen 3 7330U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7330U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE — a 7.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7330U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 7330U scores 10,645 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE's 10,693 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 7330U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 7330U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz+7%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+52%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,645	10,693

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 7330U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.