Core 7 160UL vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

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.

Core 7 160UL

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 160UL across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,940 vs 11,043).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core 7 160UL mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Core 7 160UL

2024

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 7 160UL across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (10,940 vs 11,043).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core 7 160UL mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 7 160UL better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE?

Yes. Core 7 160UL is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core 7 160UL is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core 7 160UL is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core 7 160UL is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core 7 160UL is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 13.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 10,940 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

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

Core 7 160UL is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Core 7 160UL Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	262 FPS	175 FPS
medium	234 FPS	141 FPS
high	200 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	224 FPS	150 FPS
medium	180 FPS	120 FPS
high	149 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	157 FPS	67 FPS
medium	127 FPS	57 FPS
high	98 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	228 FPS	240 FPS
medium	193 FPS	204 FPS
high	175 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	140 FPS
1440p
low	204 FPS	199 FPS
medium	179 FPS	174 FPS
high	162 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	147 FPS
medium	140 FPS	133 FPS
high	133 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	82 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	236 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 7 160UL	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	276 FPS	274 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	276 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	274 FPS

Open Core 7 160UL Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 160UL and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Core 7 160UL

The Core 7 160UL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 11,043 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core 7 160UL packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core 7 160UL has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core 7 160UL versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core 7 160UL (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 7 160UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 160UL scores 11,043 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 7 160UL. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 7 160UL vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Core 7 160UL	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+150%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+30%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+94%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,043	10,940

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Memory & Platform

The Core 7 160UL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.