Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs Ryzen Embedded V2546

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 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.4 vs 36.4 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2546 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen Embedded V2546

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,912 vs 10,940).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Ryzen Embedded V2546

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.3% higher PassMark.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 73.4 vs 36.4 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Embedded V2546 across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,912 vs 10,940).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 73.4 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE better than Ryzen Embedded V2546?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Embedded V2546 is ahead with a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE pulls ahead with 0.3% better PassMark. Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is $151 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you 0.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Ryzen Embedded V2546 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 101.9% better value on MSRP (73.4 vs 36.4 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen Embedded V2546 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

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 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded V2546 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
1080p
low	175 FPS	182 FPS
medium	141 FPS	147 FPS
high	113 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	152 FPS
medium	120 FPS	122 FPS
high	94 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	69 FPS
medium	57 FPS	59 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
1080p
low	240 FPS	273 FPS
medium	204 FPS	244 FPS
high	181 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	241 FPS
medium	174 FPS	213 FPS
high	155 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	147 FPS	206 FPS
medium	133 FPS	189 FPS
high	107 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	127 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
1080p
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	236 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
1080p
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS
4K
low	274 FPS	273 FPS
medium	274 FPS	273 FPS
high	274 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	273 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE and Ryzen Embedded V2546

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.

Ryzen Embedded V2546

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.95 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 10,912 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen Embedded V2546 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE versus 3.95 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V2546 — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture using a 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 10,940 against the Ryzen Embedded V2546's 10,912 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V2546.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+1%	3.95 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Renoir (2020−2023)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	10,940	10,912

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE	Ryzen Embedded V2546
Socket	AM4	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen Embedded V2546 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($149 vs $300), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is $151 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE delivers 73.4 pts/$ vs 36.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen Embedded V2546 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE the 67.5% better value option.