AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 are both 4-core, 8-thread processors, but they target different platforms and use different generations of architecture. The benchmark data shows a clear split: the Ryzen 3 210 wins the majority of tests, but the PRO 5355GE holds its own in specific workloads. Both chips land at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, and their average benchmark scores are remarkably close — 17482 for the PRO 5355GE versus 17321 for the Ryzen 3 210. This makes the choice entirely dependent on which workloads matter most to you.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Ryzen 3 210 takes the win in 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its victories in single-threaded and physics-based tests are decisive. The most dramatic gap is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Ryzen 3 210 scores 49 against the PRO 5355GE's 31 — a 36.7% advantage. Similarly, in PassMark physics, the Ryzen 3 210 posts 821 versus 552, a 32.8% lead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a substantial per-core performance advantage for the newer chip.

The single-thread story is consistent across every benchmark. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 1581 compared to 1531 for the PRO 5355GE, a 3.2% edge. In PassMark single-thread, the gap widens dramatically: 3724 versus 3089, a 17.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 210. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20 single-core (664 vs 643, 3.2% delta) and R15 single-core (159 vs 154, 3.1% delta). The Ryzen 3 210's higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.20 GHz on the PRO 5355GE clearly translates into measurable single-thread superiority.

Multi-threaded results favor the Ryzen 3 210 as well, though by a smaller margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 11198 against 10846, a 3.1% difference. The R20 multi-core result is 4703 versus 4555 (3.1% delta), and R15 multi-core is 1128 versus 1093 (3.1% delta). PassMark multithread shows a 6.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 210 (13585 vs 12761). The Ryzen 3 210 also wins PassMark random string sorting by 11.3% (19454 vs 17255) and extended instructions by 9.6% (11464 vs 10368).

However, the PRO 5355GE is not without its own wins, and some are substantial. Its biggest victory is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 44665 versus 37933 — a 17.7% lead. It also wins PassMark data encryption by 11.1% (9564 vs 8607) and floating point math by 2% (24115 vs 23649). Data compression is nearly a tie, with the PRO 5355GE edging ahead 152885 to 152017, a 0.6% margin. These wins suggest that the older Zen 3 design has strengths in specific arithmetic and encryption workloads that the newer Zen 4 chip does not match.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and process nodes. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne) on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. In contrast, the Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Hawk Point) on TSMC's 4 nm process, packing 20,900 million transistors on a smaller 137 mm² die. This process shrink and transistor density increase is a major factor behind the Ryzen 3 210's higher clock speeds and better single-thread performance.

The cache configurations differ in the L2 tier. The PRO 5355GE has 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Ryzen 3 210 doubles that to 1 MB per core. Both share 8 MB of L3 cache, though the PRO 5355GE lists it as simply "8 MB" while the Ryzen 3 210 specifies "8 MB (shared)". L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core for both.

Memory support is a significant fork in the road. The PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it features ECC memory support. The Ryzen 3 210 moves to DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a much higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but it does not support ECC. PCIe connectivity also differs: the PRO 5355GE offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 210 offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics are different generations as well. The PRO 5355GE features Radeon Vega 6, while the Ryzen 3 210 features Radeon 740M. The sockets are incompatible: the PRO 5355GE uses AMD Socket AM4 for desktop, while the Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket. This is reflected in their market segments — desktop for the PRO 5355GE and mobile for the Ryzen 3 210. The TDP also differs: the PRO 5355GE draws 35W, while the Ryzen 3 210 draws 28W. Both have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance winner: the AMD Ryzen 3 210. It wins more tests, and its victories in single-threaded performance, physics, and prime number finding are large enough to matter in real-world use. The 17.1% lead in PassMark single-thread and 32.8% lead in physics are not noise; they represent a genuinely faster chip for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded tasks. The 3.1% to 3.2% lead across all Cinebench multi-core tests also makes it the better choice for sustained multi-threaded workloads.

However, the PRO 5355GE is not a bad chip — it is simply a different one. Its 17.7% win in integer math and 11.1% win in data encryption show that certain compute-heavy tasks still favor the Zen 3 design. If your workload is heavy on integer arithmetic or encryption, the PRO 5355GE is the better pick despite being generally slower elsewhere. Its support for ECC memory also makes it more suitable for systems where data integrity is critical, and its DDR4 support means it can drop into existing AM4 platforms.

For most users, the Ryzen 3 210 is the better recommendation. It is faster in more workloads, has a higher boost clock, supports faster DDR5 memory with nearly double the bandwidth, and uses a more modern 4 nm process. The only reasons to choose the PRO 5355GE are specific workload requirements (integer math, encryption, ECC) or platform compatibility with AM4. Strictly from benchmark data, the Ryzen 3 210 wins the overall performance crown.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in every single-threaded benchmark. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3724 versus 3089 for the PRO 5355GE, a 17.1% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1581 versus 1531, a 3.2% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 consistently leads in multi-threaded tests. It scores 11198 in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 10846 for the PRO 5355GE (3.1% delta), and 13585 in PassMark multithread versus 12761 (6.1% delta).

Q: Are there any tests where the PRO 5355GE wins?

A: Yes, it wins 4 of the 17 head-to-head tests. Its biggest wins are PassMark integer math (44665 vs 37933, a 17.7% lead) and data encryption (9564 vs 8607, an 11.1% lead). It also edges out the Ryzen 3 210 in floating point math and data compression.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth but has no ECC support. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What process nodes are these chips built on?

A: The PRO 5355GE uses TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Ryzen 3 210 uses TSMC's 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the PRO 5355GE boosts to 4.20 GHz. The base clocks are 3.00 GHz for the Ryzen 3 210 and 3.60 GHz for the PRO 5355GE.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 210 is the clear winner for general-purpose computing, lightly threaded applications, and anything that benefits from high single-core speed. Its 17.1% lead in PassMark single-thread makes it better for web browsing, office work, and legacy software that relies on one or two fast cores. The 32.8% lead in PassMark physics suggests it handles simulation and physics-based calculations much better. The 36.7% lead in prime number finding indicates superior raw integer throughput in that specific test. For users who want the fastest possible response in everyday tasks, the Ryzen 3 210 is the pick.

The PRO 5355GE wins in specific compute-heavy scenarios. Its 17.7% lead in PassMark integer math means it is better for workloads that are heavy on integer arithmetic, such as certain compression or encoding algorithms. The 11.1% lead in data encryption makes it the better choice for encryption-heavy tasks like secure file transfers or VPN processing. Its 2% win in floating point math, while small, shows an edge in some scientific or 3D rendering calculations. Additionally, its ECC memory support is a feature the Ryzen 3 210 lacks, making it more suitable for error-sensitive applications.

The platform angle also matters. The PRO 5355GE uses Socket AM4, which is a widely available desktop platform with many motherboard options. The Ryzen 3 210 uses Socket FP7, which is a mobile socket, meaning it will be found in laptops or mini-PCs rather than standard desktop builds. If you are building a desktop, the PRO 5355GE fits naturally; if you are looking at a mobile or compact system, the Ryzen 3 210 is designed for that.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The process node is a generational leap: 7 nm for the PRO 5355GE versus 4 nm for the Ryzen 3 210. Transistor counts more than double, from 10,700 million to 20,900 million, while the die size shrinks from 180 mm² to 137 mm². The base clock is lower on the Ryzen 3 210 (3.00 GHz vs 3.60 GHz), but the boost clock is higher (4.70 GHz vs 4.20 GHz). TDP is 35W for the PRO 5355GE and 28W for the Ryzen 3 210.

The L2 cache doubles from 512 KB per core on the PRO 5355GE to 1 MB per core on the Ryzen 3 210. L3 cache is the same at 8 MB, but the Ryzen 3 210 specifies it as shared. Memory support switches from DDR4 to DDR5, with bandwidth increasing from 51.2 GB/s to 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the PRO 5355GE. PCIe generation advances from Gen 3 to Gen 4, though lane count drops from 16 to 14.

The integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 on the PRO 5355GE versus Radeon 740M on the Ryzen 3 210. Sockets are incompatible (AM4 vs FP7), and the market segments are desktop versus mobile. The release dates are also different: the PRO 5355GE launched on 2024-09-04, while the Ryzen 3 210 launched on 2025-01-05. Neither processor has a listed launch MSRP, and both have locked multipliers.