Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Ryzen 5 3600

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 $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 37 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 17,685).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 37 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 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

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$150 MSRP

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Ryzen 5 3600

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +10.6% higher average FPS across 37 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+300% larger total L3 cache (32 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

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3600 across 37 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 17,685).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 3600.

Trade-offs

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32.7% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$150 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3600 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3600 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 10.6% average FPS lead across 37 shared CPU game tests in our data and 28.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3600 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 10.6% more average FPS across 37 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3600 is the better fit. You are getting 28.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Ryzen 5 3600 is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 3600 is 32.7% more expensive on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 10.6% average FPS lead across 37 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 3.4% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 88.9 PassMark/$), 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 2019). 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 3600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	216 FPS	200 FPS
medium	179 FPS	161 FPS
high	140 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	106 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	154 FPS
medium	150 FPS	119 FPS
high	117 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	70 FPS
medium	64 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	306 FPS	442 FPS
medium	258 FPS	404 FPS
high	233 FPS	332 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	420 FPS
medium	228 FPS	359 FPS
high	208 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	297 FPS
medium	184 FPS	259 FPS
high	157 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	201 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	345 FPS	442 FPS
medium	345 FPS	442 FPS
high	345 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	442 FPS
medium	345 FPS	442 FPS
high	345 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	432 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	442 FPS
medium	287 FPS	361 FPS
high	250 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	242 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
1080p
low	345 FPS	442 FPS
medium	345 FPS	442 FPS
high	345 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	442 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	442 FPS
medium	345 FPS	442 FPS
high	345 FPS	442 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	442 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	442 FPS
medium	345 FPS	442 FPS
high	345 FPS	413 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	357 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Ryzen 5 3600

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 3600

The Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 17,685 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 3600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3600 — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3600 uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Ryzen 5 3600's 17,685 — a 24.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 3600. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3600.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	32 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Matisse (2019−2020)
PassMark	13,787	17,685+28%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	9,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,295
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,898

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G) / Yes (Ryzen 5 3600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 3600 targets Gaming/Budget Workstation. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 3600 rivals Core i5-10400.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 3600
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes
Target Use	—	Gaming/Budget Workstation

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3600 debuted at $199. On MSRP ($150 vs $199), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $49 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 88.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3600 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 3.4% better value option.