Core i5-11320H 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 i5-11320H

2021

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU), while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,879 vs 10,940).

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core i5-11320H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11320H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-11320H

2021

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU), while Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,879 vs 10,940).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core i5-11320H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-11320H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-11320H better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i5-11320H is ahead with a 2.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE pulls ahead with 0.6% better PassMark. Core i5-11320H 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 4350GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Core i5-11320H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i5-11320H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.5% average FPS lead across 2 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 i5-11320H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020) 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.

Core i5-11320H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	176 FPS	175 FPS
medium	148 FPS	141 FPS
high	120 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	150 FPS
medium	123 FPS	120 FPS
high	99 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	67 FPS
medium	75 FPS	57 FPS
high	59 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	272 FPS	240 FPS
medium	272 FPS	204 FPS
high	247 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	140 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	199 FPS
medium	244 FPS	174 FPS
high	219 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	147 FPS
medium	188 FPS	133 FPS
high	157 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	254 FPS	236 FPS

Open Core i5-11320H Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	274 FPS
medium	272 FPS	274 FPS
high	272 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	274 FPS

Open Core i5-11320H Open Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-11320H and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Core i5-11320H

The Core i5-11320H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,879 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

Both the Core i5-11320H and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-11320H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-11320H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-11320H uses the Tiger Lake-H35 (2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-11320H scores 10,879 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-11320H vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.5 GHz+40%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Tiger Lake-H35 (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,879	10,940
Cinebench R23 Multi	5,852	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,447	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	5,633	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-11320H uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-11320H	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-11320H) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE). The Core i5-11320H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (96 EU)), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-11320H targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-11320H rivals Ryzen 5 5600H.