AMD EPYC 7702 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep for the AMD EPYC 7702 across all six Cinebench tests. The EPYC 7702 wins every single head-to-head matchup, with deltas that are remarkably consistent, hovering around 439.8% in favor of the server chip. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the EPYC 7702 scores 5900 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's 1093, a 439.8% advantage. The single-core R15 test tells a similar story: 832 versus 154, a 440.3% delta.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The EPYC 7702 posts 24586 in multicore versus 4555 for the Ryzen 3 PRO, another 439.8% gap. Single-core R20 shows 3470 against 643, a 439.7% delta. The R23 results continue the trend: 58539 multicore versus 10846, and 8264 single-core versus 1531, with deltas of 439.7% and 439.8% respectively.

The consistency of these deltas is striking. All six head-to-head benchmarks produce nearly identical percentage gaps, suggesting the performance differential scales uniformly across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The EPYC 7702's victory margin is not workload-specific; it is a fundamental, across-the-board dominance. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, despite being a Zen 3 part with a higher clock speed, cannot close the gap in any Cinebench scenario.

It is notably the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does have additional PassMark benchmarks recorded in the database, covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. However, the head-to-head comparison table only includes Cinebench tests, so those PassMark results are not part of the direct comparison. The recorded data shows 6 wins for the EPYC 7702 and 0 wins for the Ryzen 3 PRO in the head-to-head section.

Where Each One Wins

The EPYC 7702 wins everywhere in the direct comparison. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, single-core or multicore, belongs to the EPYC 7702. There is no benchmark category in the head-to-head data where the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE comes out ahead. The server chip's 64 cores and 128 threads simply overwhelm the desktop part's 4 cores and 8 threads in all rendering workloads.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE does have its own strengths, but they are not visible in the head-to-head benchmarks. Its PassMark results show a single-thread score of 3089 and a multithread score of 12761, with strong integer math at 44665 and floating-point math at 24115. These numbers indicate capable desktop performance for everyday tasks, but they are not compared against the EPYC 7702 in the database's head-to-head section. The EPYC 7702 has no PassMark results recorded, so a direct comparison in those workloads is not possible from the available data.

In terms of percentile ranking, the two processors are nearly identical despite their vastly different core counts. The EPYC 7702 sits at the 70th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE sits at the 71st percentile. Their average benchmark scores are also close: 16932 for the EPYC 7702 and 17482 for the Ryzen 3 PRO. This suggests that in the broader database, the two chips perform at similar overall levels when averaged across all recorded tests, even though the EPYC 7702 dominates the Cinebench suite.

The use-case split is therefore clear: the EPYC 7702 is the choice for any workload that relies on Cinebench-style rendering or multi-threaded compute, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, with its integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics and lower power envelope, is positioned for desktop systems where its PassMark strengths and lower resource footprint matter more.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and target entirely different market segments. The AMD EPYC 7702 is built on Zen 2 architecture with the codename Rome, part of the EPYC 7002 series. It uses the AMD Socket SP3 and is classified as a Server/Workstation part. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, part of the 5000 series, and uses the AMD Socket AM4 for desktop systems.

Both chips are manufactured on a 7 nm process node at TSMC, but their physical characteristics differ significantly. The EPYC 7702 has a die size of 74 mm² and 3,800 million transistors. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The larger die and higher transistor count on the Ryzen part reflect its integrated graphics and newer architecture, despite having far fewer cores.

Core and thread counts are the most dramatic difference. The EPYC 7702 offers 64 cores and 128 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2000 MHz for the EPYC and 3600 MHz for the Ryzen, with boost clocks of 3.35 GHz and 4.20 GHz respectively. The Ryzen part's higher clocks reflect its desktop orientation and lower core count.

Cache configurations also differ substantially. The EPYC 7702 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 256 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The EPYC's massive L3 pool is typical for server parts designed to handle large working sets.

Memory support shows the server versus desktop split. The EPYC 7702 supports DDR4 memory over an eight-channel bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the EPYC 7702 uses PCIe Gen 4, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The power envelope is another major divider. The EPYC 7702 carries a 200 W TDP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is rated at 35 W. The Ryzen part also includes integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, which the EPYC lacks. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are far apart: the EPYC 7702 launched in August 2019, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE launched in September 2024. The production status for both is listed as Active, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The AMD EPYC 7702 wins decisively with a score of 58539 versus 10846 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, a 439.7% advantage.

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the EPYC 7702 wins all 6 benchmarks, and the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins 0.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The EPYC 7702 has an average benchmark score of 16932, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 17482. The Ryzen part is slightly ahead by about 3.2%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The EPYC 7702 has 64 cores and 128 threads. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, compared to the EPYC 7702's 3.35 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the EPYC 7702 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE support ECC memory, though the EPYC has an eight-channel memory bus with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen has a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD EPYC 7702 | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE |

|---|---|---|

| Series | EPYC 7002 series | 5000 series |

| Cores | 64 | 4 |

| Threads | 128 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 3600 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.35 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 200 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket SP3 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Rome | Cezanne |

| Generation | EPYC (Zen 2 (Rome)) | Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)) |

| Die Size | 74 mm² | 180 mm² |

| Transistors | 3,800 million | 10,700 million |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 256 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Bus | Eight-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | None | Radeon Vega 6 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2019-08-06 | 2024-09-04 |

| Part Number | 100-000000038 | 100-000001751 |

Both processors share the same 7 nm TSMC process node, 512 KB L2 cache per core, DDR4 memory support, ECC memory support, and are produced by AMD. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as Active in production status. The L2 cache per core is identical between the two parts.