Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Ryzen 7 3700X

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 $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.9% 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 68.2 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Ryzen 7 3700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $179 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 34.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 91.9 vs 68.2 PassMark/$ ($150 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +32.9% 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 7 3700X across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 22,430).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 68.2 vs 91.9 PassMark/$ ($329 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 32.9% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data and 62.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 32.9% 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 7 3700X is the better fit. You are getting 62.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 7 3700X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 3700X is 119.3% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 32.9% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 34.8% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 68.2 PassMark/$), 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 7 3700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	216 FPS	200 FPS
medium	179 FPS	163 FPS
high	140 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	156 FPS
medium	150 FPS	121 FPS
high	117 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	84 FPS
medium	64 FPS	71 FPS
high	50 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	306 FPS	561 FPS
medium	258 FPS	525 FPS
high	233 FPS	428 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	545 FPS
medium	228 FPS	471 FPS
high	208 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	350 FPS
medium	184 FPS	304 FPS
high	157 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	242 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	345 FPS	561 FPS
medium	345 FPS	561 FPS
high	345 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	561 FPS
medium	345 FPS	561 FPS
high	345 FPS	538 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	470 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	499 FPS
medium	287 FPS	394 FPS
high	250 FPS	343 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	275 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
1080p
low	345 FPS	561 FPS
medium	345 FPS	561 FPS
high	345 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	561 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	561 FPS
medium	345 FPS	561 FPS
high	345 FPS	561 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	555 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	561 FPS
medium	345 FPS	501 FPS
high	345 FPS	447 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	396 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Ryzen 7 3700X

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 7 3700X

The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X (base: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 47.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.4 GHz+5%
Base Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 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)	Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
PassMark	13,787	22,430+63%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 3700X
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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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 3700X debuted at $329. On MSRP ($150 vs $329), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is $179 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G delivers 91.9 pts/$ vs 68.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 3700X — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 29.7% better value option.