Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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 $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 41 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.1 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Ryzen 5 5600X

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 73.1 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 41 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.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 5600X across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 21,845).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.1 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 5600X better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 5600X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 11.4% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data and 58.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 11.4% more average FPS across 41 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600X is the better fit. You are getting 58.4% 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 5600X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 5600X is 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 11.4% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 25.8% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 73.1 PassMark/$), 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 2020). 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 5600X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	216 FPS	203 FPS
medium	179 FPS	174 FPS
high	140 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	169 FPS
medium	150 FPS	141 FPS
high	117 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	85 FPS
medium	64 FPS	76 FPS
high	50 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	306 FPS	464 FPS
medium	258 FPS	387 FPS
high	233 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	291 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	397 FPS
medium	228 FPS	334 FPS
high	208 FPS	290 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	263 FPS
medium	184 FPS	226 FPS
high	157 FPS	205 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	345 FPS	546 FPS
medium	345 FPS	473 FPS
high	345 FPS	432 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	358 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	508 FPS
medium	345 FPS	413 FPS
high	345 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	312 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	348 FPS
medium	287 FPS	292 FPS
high	250 FPS	255 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	199 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
1080p
low	345 FPS	546 FPS
medium	345 FPS	546 FPS
high	345 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	546 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	546 FPS
medium	345 FPS	546 FPS
high	345 FPS	546 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	524 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	529 FPS
medium	345 FPS	484 FPS
high	345 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	379 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Ryzen 5 5600X

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 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 45.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz+10%
Base Clock	4 GHz+8%	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm, 12 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	13,787	21,845+58%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
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	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. On MSRP ($150 vs $299), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $149 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 73.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 22.9% better value option.