Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs Ryzen 7 5700X

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).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.4% higher average FPS across 43 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

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99.3% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$150 MSRP

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

2021

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $149 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +29.4% higher average FPS across 43 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 5700X across 43 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (13,787 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 32 MB).

Trade-offs

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99.3% HIGHER MSRP
$299 MSRPvs$150 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700X better than Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 29.4% average FPS lead across 43 shared CPU game tests in our data, 93% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 29.4% more average FPS across 43 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700X is the better fit. You are getting 93% 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 5700X is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 5700X is 99.3% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and it gives you a 29.4% average FPS lead across 43 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G is also 3.3% better value on MSRP (91.9 vs 89.0 PassMark/$), 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 7 5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021), 300% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

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 5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	216 FPS	156 FPS
medium	179 FPS	129 FPS
high	140 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	137 FPS
medium	150 FPS	111 FPS
high	117 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	77 FPS
medium	64 FPS	67 FPS
high	50 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	306 FPS	649 FPS
medium	258 FPS	549 FPS
high	233 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	199 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	265 FPS	552 FPS
medium	228 FPS	484 FPS
high	208 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	343 FPS
medium	184 FPS	303 FPS
high	157 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	245 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	345 FPS	665 FPS
medium	345 FPS	557 FPS
high	345 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	554 FPS
medium	345 FPS	458 FPS
high	345 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	358 FPS
4K
low	336 FPS	402 FPS
medium	287 FPS	322 FPS
high	250 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	229 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	345 FPS	665 FPS
medium	345 FPS	665 FPS
high	345 FPS	665 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	345 FPS	665 FPS
medium	345 FPS	665 FPS
high	345 FPS	607 FPS
ultra	345 FPS	533 FPS
4K
low	345 FPS	545 FPS
medium	345 FPS	488 FPS
high	345 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	385 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G and Ryzen 7 5700X

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 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). 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: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 9.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G scores 13,787 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 63.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.6 GHz+10%
Base Clock	4 GHz+18%	3.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	32 MB (total)+300%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	13,787	26,609+93%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,715

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
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 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G	Ryzen 7 5700X
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 7 5700X 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 89.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G the 3.2% better value option.