Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Ryzen 5 2600X

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 5350G

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 60.6 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,880).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2600X.

Ryzen 5 2600X

2018

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 60.6 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($229 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Ryzen 5 2600X

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $79 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 51.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 60.6 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 95W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 13,880).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 16 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2600X.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 60.6 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($229 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌46.2% higher power demand at 95W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 2600X better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 2600X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 2600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.9% 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, Ryzen 5 2600X is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 2600X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 2600X is 52.7% more expensive on MSRP at $229 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 51.6% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 60.6 PassMark/$), 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 PRO 5350G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2018). 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 PRO 5350G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
1080p
low	216 FPS	222 FPS
medium	179 FPS	189 FPS
high	140 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	182 FPS
medium	150 FPS	149 FPS
high	117 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	71 FPS
medium	64 FPS	62 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
1080p
low	306 FPS	297 FPS
medium	258 FPS	259 FPS
high	233 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	202 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	274 FPS
medium	228 FPS	240 FPS
high	208 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	186 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	217 FPS
medium	184 FPS	192 FPS
high	157 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	143 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
1080p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	347 FPS
medium	287 FPS	295 FPS
high	250 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	201 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
1080p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	347 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	347 FPS
medium	345 FPS	347 FPS
high	345 FPS	347 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	347 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Ryzen 5 2600X

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,787 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 2600X

The Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.25 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,880 points. Launch price was $229.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.25 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600X — a 1.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 2600X (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Ryzen 5 2600X's 13,880 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600X.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.25 GHz+1%
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	13,787	13,880
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	7,514
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,242
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,247

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600X rivals Core i5-9600K.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 2600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2600X debuted at $229. On MSRP ($150 vs $229), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $79 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 60.6 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2600X — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 41% better value option.