AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. This means the two CPUs have never been tested against each other in the same benchmark session within the database.

However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has a complete set of individual benchmark scores across multiple Passmark test categories. Its average benchmark score is 27,382, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. That percentile ranking indicates the chip outperforms roughly four out of five processors in the broader database pool.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G provide context for its performance. The Intel Core i7-13700H scores 27,355, which is 0.1% behind the Ryzen chip. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27,507, putting it 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535, which is 0.6% ahead. The Intel Core i5-12600K scores 27,578, which is 0.7% ahead. These four rivals cluster tightly around the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, with the largest gap being less than one full percentage point.

Looking at specific workloads for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, the chip scores 168,041 in data compression, which is its strongest result by a wide margin. Data encryption yields 10,288, extended instructions produce 11,935, and finding prime numbers returns 36. Floating point math reaches 25,245, integer math hits 45,910, and multithread performance is 14,033. Physics tests show 701, random string sorting delivers 18,819, and single-thread performance is 3,096. The average of all these scores is 27,382, which matches the overall benchmark average.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it sits in the 50th percentile by default, though this percentile is not derived from any actual test results. The nearest rivals list is also empty for this processor. As such, the database provides no measured performance data for the 9700X, and any comparison between the two chips must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than direct test results.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G have any recorded benchmark wins over the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark list between the two processors is empty, and the wins counter for the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is 0. The database contains no direct comparative test results for these two CPUs.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has an average benchmark score of 27,382 across its recorded Passmark tests. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an average benchmark score of 0, because no benchmark results are registered for it in the database.

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

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G sits within 0.7% of four rival processors. It is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700H, 0.5% behind the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-12600K. All four rivals score between 27,355 and 27,578.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X ranks in the 50th percentile, though this value is not based on any recorded benchmark data.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The 9700X doubles both core count and thread count compared to the 5355G.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X list ECC memory support as true in their specifications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Zen generations and use different manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is built on Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. The generation field confirms this split: the 5355G is listed as "Ryzen 3 (Zen 3 (Cezanne))" and the 9700X is listed as "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))".

Manufacturing technology differs substantially. The 5355G uses a 7 nm process node from TSMC, while the 9700X uses a 4 nm process node, also from TSMC. Transistor counts and die sizes reflect these process differences. The 5355G contains 10,700 million transistors on a die of 180 mm². The 9700X contains 8,315 million transistors on a die of 70.6 mm². Even though the 9700X has more cores, its smaller process node allows a much more compact die with fewer total transistors.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The 5355G provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The 9700X offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches and quadrupled L3 capacity on the 9700X indicate a more aggressive cache design suited to higher core-count workloads.

Memory architecture differs at the platform level. The 5355G supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The 9700X supports DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The PCIe capabilities are likewise different: the 5355G uses Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the 9700X uses Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The 5355G includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics, while the 9700X includes a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The 9700X carries an unlocked multiplier, whereas the 5355G does not. Socket compatibility is split as well: the 5355G uses AMD Socket AM4, and the 9700X uses AMD Socket AM5.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most immediate difference. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also differ. The 5355G has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The 9700X has a lower base clock of 3.80 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Both processors have the same TDP of 65 watts. The sockets are different, with the 5355G on AM4 and the 9700X on AM5. Memory support differs by generation: DDR4 for the 5355G versus DDR5 for the 9700X. Memory bandwidth is higher on the 9700X at 89.6 GB/s compared to 51.2 GB/s on the 5355G.

PCIe configuration is another differentiator. The 5355G provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the 9700X provides Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics unit differs in branding: Radeon Vega 6 on the 5355G versus Radeon Graphics on the 9700X. The multiplier is locked on the 5355G and unlocked on the 9700X.

The process node is 7 nm for the 5355G and 4 nm for the 9700X, both from TSMC. Transistor counts are 10,700 million for the 5355G and 8,315 million for the 9700X. Die size is 180 mm² for the 5355G and 70.6 mm² for the 9700X. Cache sizes differ across all levels, as described in the architecture section.

Release dates are also different. The 5355G was released on 2024-09-04, while the 9700X was released on 2025-10-06, roughly thirteen months later. The part numbers differ as well: 100-000001749 for the 5355G and 100-000001404E for the 9700X. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are listed as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G wins in the only category where actual benchmark data exists. It has a recorded average benchmark score of 27,382 and a 79th percentile ranking, while the Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores at all. For any workload that has been measured in the database, the 5355G is the only chip with verified performance results.

The 5355G also wins on launch timing, having been available since September 2024, while the 9700X did not arrive until October 2025. For applications that rely on the specific feature set of the 5355G, such as its Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics and AM4 platform compatibility, the chip offers a known quantity with demonstrated performance across eleven distinct Passmark tests.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on raw specification headroom. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the 5355G's 4 cores and 8 threads. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the 5355G's 4.20 GHz by 1.30 GHz. The 9700X provides 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 51.2 GB/s, supports DDR5 instead of DDR4, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes compared to Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Its 32 MB of L3 cache is four times the 8 MB on the 5355G, and its per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger as well.

The 9700X also wins on process technology, using a 4 nm node versus 7 nm, which enables a much smaller die at 70.6 mm² versus 180 mm² despite having twice the cores. The unlocked multiplier on the 9700X provides overclocking flexibility that the locked 5355G does not offer. The 9700X's 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes support more expandability for embedded applications requiring high-bandwidth peripherals.

The Verdict

The data indicates two very different processors serving different roles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip on the AM4 platform with Zen 3 architecture and 7 nm process. It has verified benchmark results placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 27,382. Its nearest rivals all fall within 0.7% of its performance, meaning it sits in a tightly competitive mid-range cluster.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread chip on the AM5 platform with Zen 5 architecture and 4 nm process. It has no recorded benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and a default 50th percentile ranking that reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. Its specifications suggest substantially higher theoretical capability, but the database contains no test results to confirm that.

For users who require proven performance data, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G is the only choice supported by measurements. Its 79th percentile ranking and complete benchmark profile give it a clear evidentiary advantage. The chip's data compression score of 168,041 and single-thread score of 3,096 provide concrete reference points for expected behavior.

For users who need maximum core count, memory bandwidth, cache capacity, and platform features, the Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers specifications that the 5355G cannot match. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost clock, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, 32 MB L3 cache, DDR5 support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity all point to a more capable hardware foundation. The unlocked multiplier and 4 nm process further differentiate it.

The decision rests on whether verified performance or raw specification matters more. The 5355G delivers measured results in the 79th percentile. The 9700X delivers specifications that appear designed for higher performance but remain unvalidated in the database. The 5355G is appropriate for scenarios where benchmark confirmation is essential. The 9700X is appropriate for scenarios where the specification sheet is the primary selection criterion, particularly for embedded deployments requiring the latest platform features.