AMD EPYC 7573X vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the AMD EPYC 7573X are both built on AMD’s Zen 3 architecture, but they target completely different corners of the processor market. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 35 watt desktop part with 4 cores, while the EPYC 7573X is a 280 watt server processor with 32 cores and 768 MB of L3 cache. The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the EPYC part across every recorded test, but the story is more nuanced than raw performance. This analysis breaks down where each processor wins, what separates them architecturally, and which workloads each one is actually meant for.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark results show no ambiguity: the AMD EPYC 7573X wins all six head-to-head tests compiled in the database. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not claim a single victory in any of the compared workloads, with a wins tally of 0 against 6 for the EPYC part. That said, the two chips are not competing for the same buyer, and the data reflects that. The EPYC 7573X dominates in multi-core throughput, which is expected from a 32 core processor with 64 threads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the EPYC scores 59017 against the Ryzen’s 10846, a gap of 81.6 percent in favor of the server chip. That margin carries across all the Cinebench tests, both multi-core and single-core, with the EPYC leading by the same 81.6 percent in every recorded head-to-head entry.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does not win any benchmark, but its profile suggests a different kind of value in the database. It sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, matching the EPYC 7573X which also sits at the 71st percentile. The Ryzen’s average benchmark score is 17482, while the EPYC’s is 17070. That is a small but real difference in favor of the desktop chip, driven by the fact that the Ryzen has more recorded PassMark results, including integer math, floating point math, encryption, and compression tests. The EPYC 7573X does not have any PassMark entries in the database, so its average is based solely on Cinebench scores. The Ryzen’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at a 0.1 percent lower average score, the Intel Core 7 150U at 0.5 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 0.8 percent lower. The EPYC’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-11400 and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at a 0 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 at 0.2 percent higher.

For single-threaded work, the EPYC still wins in raw score, but the gap is less meaningful when you consider the context. The EPYC scores 8331 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1531 for the Ryzen, an 81.6 percent lead. However, the Ryzen’s boost clock is 4.20 GHz compared to the EPYC’s 3.60 GHz, and its base clock is 3.60 GHz versus 2.80 GHz. The higher clocks on the Ryzen do not translate to a win because the EPYC’s single-core scores are recorded as significantly higher, but the Ryzen’s power envelope is far lower at 35 watts against 280 watts. The data shows the EPYC wins everywhere, but the Ryzen’s efficiency profile makes it the appropriate pick for low-power desktop systems.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Zen 3 architecture and are fabricated on TSMC’s 7 nm process node. That is where the direct similarities end. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is codenamed Cezanne and belongs to the 5000 series, while the EPYC 7573X is codenamed Milan-X and belongs to the EPYC 7003 series. The Ryzen packs 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, whereas the EPYC uses 33,200 million transistors spread across 8 dies of 81 mm² each. The EPYC’s chiplet design is a major architectural difference, enabling its massive cache and high core count.

Cache configuration is the most striking difference. Both processors have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but the L3 cache is completely different. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 8 MB of L3 cache, while the EPYC 7573X has 768 MB of shared L3 cache. That 768 MB figure is an enormous amount of on-die cache, characteristic of the Milan-X line, and it directly supports the EPYC’s server workload profile where large working sets need to stay close to the cores. The Ryzen’s 8 MB L3 is modest by comparison, but appropriate for a 4 core desktop part.

Memory support also diverges sharply. Both support DDR4 and both support ECC memory, but the memory bus widths differ. The Ryzen uses a dual-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, while the EPYC uses an eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth. That is a fourfold difference in memory bandwidth, which matters heavily for server workloads that stream large datasets. PCIe support is another split: the Ryzen offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the EPYC offers Gen 4 with 128 lanes from the CPU. The EPYC’s PCIe Gen 4 support and lane count are aimed at high-speed storage, networking, and accelerators, while the Ryzen’s Gen 3 lanes are sufficient for a mainstream desktop.

The Ryzen includes integrated graphics in the form of Radeon Vega 6, which is absent on the EPYC. The EPYC is a server processor that expects a discrete GPU or no display output at all. The Ryzen’s socket is AMD Socket AM4, while the EPYC uses AMD Socket SP3. The Ryzen is part of the 5000 series with a generation label of Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)), and the EPYC is part of the EPYC 7003 series with a generation label of EPYC (Zen 3 (Milan)). Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The Ryzen was released on 2024-09-04, while the EPYC was released on 2022-03-21.

The EPYC has a launch MSRP of $5590, which is a single data point in the database. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has no launch MSRP recorded. The production status for both is Active.

The Verdict

The data says the AMD EPYC 7573X is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark, and it is not close. The EPYC leads by 81.6 percent in all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, including single-core and multi-core variants. If the question is purely about raw performance, the EPYC 7573X is the clear choice. It has 32 cores versus 4, 64 threads versus 8, 768 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB, and 204.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s. For any workload that scales across cores, the EPYC will crush the Ryzen.

However, the intended use cases are entirely different. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a desktop processor with a 35 watt TDP, integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, and a mainstream AM4 socket. It is built for compact office PCs, thin clients, or low-power systems where the priority is minimal heat and power draw, not maximum throughput. The EPYC 7573X is a server/workstation processor with a 280 watt TDP, no integrated graphics, and an SP3 socket. It is designed for servers, data centers, and heavy compute workloads where the 32 core count and 768 MB cache are the selling points.

The database shows both processors sitting at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are close, 17482 for the Ryzen and 17070 for the EPYC. That parity in average score is misleading because the EPYC’s average is based only on six Cinebench results, while the Ryzen has a broader set of PassMark results. The Ryzen’s PassMark scores include 44665 in integer math, 24115 in floating point math, 152885 in data compression, and 9564 in data encryption. Those numbers show a capable desktop chip, but they do not change the fact that the EPYC wins every direct comparison.

Picking between these two comes down to the platform, not the benchmarks. If the system needs a low-power desktop processor with integrated graphics and an AM4 socket, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the only sensible option. If the system needs a high-core-count server processor with massive cache and eight-channel memory, the EPYC 7573X is the only sensible option. They do not compete in the same market segment, and the data confirms that the EPYC is overwhelmingly faster while the Ryzen is overwhelmingly more efficient.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The AMD EPYC 7573X wins every recorded multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 59017 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE’s 10846, an 81.6 percent lead.

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE win any benchmark against the EPYC 7573X?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows 0 wins for the Ryzen and 6 wins for the EPYC across all six recorded Cinebench tests.

Q: What is the cache difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 8 MB of L3 cache. The EPYC 7573X has 768 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the EPYC 7573X support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The EPYC 7573X has no integrated graphics.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a dual-channel memory bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The EPYC 7573X has an eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six head-to-head comparisons, all from the Cinebench suite, and the EPYC 7573X wins all of them by an identical 81.6 percent margin. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the EPYC scores 5948 against the Ryzen’s 1093. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the EPYC scores 839 against the Ryzen’s 154. The R20 results follow the same pattern: 24787 for the EPYC versus 4555 for the Ryzen in multi-core, and 3499 versus 643 in single-core. The R23 results show the largest absolute gap: 59017 versus 10846 in multi-core, and 8331 versus 1531 in single-core.

The consistency of the 81.6 percent delta across all tests is notable. It suggests the performance gap is structural, driven by the massive difference in core count and cache, rather than workload-specific. The EPYC’s 32 cores and 64 threads are eight times the Ryzen’s 4 cores and 8 threads, and the 768 MB L3 cache is 96 times the Ryzen’s 8 MB. The EPYC also has four times the memory bandwidth at 204.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s.

The Ryzen’s individual PassMark results, which are not part of the head-to-head table, provide additional context for its desktop role. It scores 3089 in single-thread PassMark, 12761 in multithread, 44665 in integer math, 24115 in floating point math, 152885 in data compression, and 9564 in data encryption. These are solid numbers for a 35 watt desktop chip, and they place it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, the same percentile as the EPYC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification that matters. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the EPYC 7573X has 32 cores and 64 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Ryzen and 2.80 GHz for the EPYC. Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz for the Ryzen and 3.60 GHz for the EPYC. The TDP is 35 watts for the Ryzen and 280 watts for the EPYC. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, while the EPYC uses AMD Socket SP3.

The architecture is Zen 3 for both, but the codenames differ: Cezanne for the Ryzen and Milan-X for the EPYC. The process node is 7 nm for both, and both are fabricated by TSMC. Transistor counts differ significantly: 10,700 million for the Ryzen versus 33,200 million for the EPYC. Die size is 180 mm² for the Ryzen versus 8x 81 mm² for the EPYC. L3 cache is 8 MB for the Ryzen versus 768 MB shared for the EPYC. Memory support is DDR4 for both, but the Ryzen uses dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s, while the EPYC uses eight-channel with 204.8 GB/s. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes for the Ryzen versus Gen 4 with 128 lanes for the EPYC. The Ryzen has Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics; the EPYC has none. The Ryzen targets the desktop market segment, while the EPYC targets server/workstation. The Ryzen’s release date is 2024-09-04, while the EPYC’s is 2022-03-21. The EPYC has a launch MSRP of $5590; the Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers, and both are in active production.