AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X is constrained by the available data. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a complete set of PassMark benchmark scores recorded in the database, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X currently has no benchmark entries. This means a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be constructed from the recorded measurements.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G delivers an average benchmark score of 27,382 across its tested workloads. This places it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating strong overall performance relative to the broader CPU landscape. Its nearest rivals, according to the database, include the Intel Core i7-13700H with an average score of 27,355 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 27,507 (0.5% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27,535 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12600K at 27,578 (0.7% higher). The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits within a very tight cluster of comparable processors, trailing the fastest of these rivals by less than 1%.

Individual PassMark results for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G show a wide spread across workload types. The data compression test produced a score of 168,041, which is by far the highest single result in its benchmark suite. Integer math scored 45,910, floating point math scored 25,245, and extended instructions scored 11,935. The single-thread score is recorded at 3,096, while the multithread score is 14,033. Data encryption reached 10,288, random string sorting reached 18,819, and the physics test produced 701. The find prime numbers test yielded 36.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no benchmark scores in the database, its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile ranking sits at 50. With no nearest rivals listed and no head-to-head results, the database cannot establish any performance deltas between the two processors. The wins counters for both items are set to 0, reflecting the absence of comparative measurements rather than any actual performance equality.

The architecture of the two chips, however, provides context for what the missing benchmark data might eventually show. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses the Zen 3 architecture with 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses the Zen 5 architecture with 6 cores and 12 threads. The newer Zen 5 design, combined with a higher core count, suggests the Embedded 9600X could outperform the PRO 5355G in multi-threaded workloads, but this remains speculative without recorded scores.

The Verdict

The database currently supports only one definitive verdict: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a measured, working processor with a substantial benchmark footprint, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has no recorded performance data. Any claim of superiority for either chip cannot be substantiated from the available measurements.

For users relying on the database to compare processors, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers verifiable performance at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its average score of 27,382 places it in the same performance band as several modern Intel and AMD competitors, with deltas under 1% in either direction. This indicates that the PRO 5355G is a solidly mid-to-upper-tier performer in the current database landscape.

The Ryzen Embedded 9600X, by contrast, has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average score of 0, which reflects the absence of test data rather than actual performance characteristics. The database treats it as an unmeasured entry. Until benchmark results are recorded for this processor, no meaningful comparison can be made.

The production status for both items is listed as Active, meaning both are currently available in the market. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G was released on September 4, 2024, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X was released on October 6, 2025. The newer release date of the Embedded 9600X does not by itself indicate better performance; it only indicates a later introduction.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins in every category where measurements exist. It has a complete benchmark suite, a high percentile ranking, and a nonzero average score. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has none of these, so it cannot claim a win in any measured category.

Looking at the specification differences, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Embedded 9600X also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, compared to the PRO 5355G's PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. These differences suggest the Embedded 9600X would have an advantage in memory-intensive and I/O-heavy workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G integrates Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X integrates Radeon Graphics without a specific model designation. Both support ECC memory, which makes both suitable for workstation or server-type applications where data integrity is critical.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a locked multiplier, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier. This gives the Embedded 9600X overclocking potential that the PRO 5355G lacks, but overclocking results are not part of the recorded benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27,382. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmarks have been recorded for it.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G ranks at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X ranks at the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of measured performance data.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is within 0.7% of all four nearest rivals. It trails the Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H by 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 by 0.6%, and the Intel Core i5-12600K by 0.7%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the Ryzen Embedded 9600X support ECC memory.

Q: What are the thread counts for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a locked multiplier. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and architectures. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture, with the codename Cezanne. Its generation is listed as Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne)). The Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture, with the codename Granite Ridge. Its generation is listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)). The architecture field for the Embedded 9600X is null in the database, but the generation field clearly identifies it as Zen 5.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC and has 10,700 million transistors on a die size of 180 mm². The Ryzen Embedded 9600X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has 8,315 million transistors on a die size of 70.6 mm². The smaller process node and smaller die size for the Embedded 9600X indicate a more dense and modern design.

Cache configurations differ in both size and organization. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded 9600X has substantially more cache at every level, particularly L3, where it has four times the capacity of the PRO 5355G.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Embedded 9600X offers nearly 75% more memory bandwidth on paper.

PCIe support is another major difference. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen Embedded 9600X provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The Embedded 9600X offers two generations newer PCIe technology and 50% more lanes.

Both processors integrate graphics. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses Radeon Graphics without further specification. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for embedded and professional workloads.

Specification Differences

The socket types differ. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X uses AMD Socket AM5. These sockets are not interchangeable, so motherboard compatibility is determined by this difference.

Clock speeds vary. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Embedded 9600X has a lower base clock but a substantially higher boost clock, 1.20 GHz higher than the PRO 5355G.

Core and thread counts differ. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Embedded 9600X has 50% more cores and 50% more threads.

Both processors have a TDP of 65. The multiplier lock status differs: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a locked multiplier, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has an unlocked multiplier.

The part numbers differ. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has part number 100-000001749, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X has part number 100-000001405E.

The release dates differ by over a year. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G was released on September 4, 2024, and the Ryzen Embedded 9600X was released on October 6, 2025. Both are currently listed with Active production status.

The market segment for both is listed as Desktop, and neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G belongs to the 5000 series, while the Ryzen Embedded 9600X belongs to the 9000 series.