AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X Comparison

The Verdict

The database presents a stark contrast between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a 4-core, 8-thread part based on Zen 3, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X is a 12-core, 24-thread part based on Zen 5. The two chips occupy entirely different performance tiers, and the recorded data shows only the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has benchmark scores. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which prevents direct numerical comparison. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,482. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, meaning it cannot be positioned against other parts based on measured results.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the only part here with usable benchmark data. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G at 17,507 average score (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17,614 average score (0.8% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 average score (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333 average score (0.9% lower). This places the 5355GE in a tightly clustered group where the largest measured gap is under one percent. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no rivals listed, no benchmark scores, and no average score, so the database offers no basis for a comparative verdict involving that chip.

For a user strictly following the data, the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the only chip with measurable performance. It delivers a complete benchmark profile across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Ryzen Embedded 9900X, despite having higher core counts and a newer architecture, cannot be evaluated from the recorded measurements. The verdict from the data is simple: the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is the only part with evidence of performance, while the Ryzen Embedded 9900X awaits benchmark data before any conclusion can be drawn.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE wins in every category where the database has numbers, simply because the Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded scores. For the 5355GE, the data shows a clear pattern of strong single-thread and multi-thread results relative to its nearest rivals. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10,846 multi-core and 1,531 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4,555 multi-core and 643 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,093 multi-core and 154 single-core. These results indicate a balanced part that performs consistently across different rendering workloads.

The Passmark suite for the 5355GE shows strengths in specific workloads. It scores 152,885 in data compression, 9,564 in data encryption, 10,368 in extended instructions, and 44,665 in integer math. Floating point math comes in at 24,115, and multithread performance is 12,761. Single-thread performance is 3,089, physics is 552, random string sorting is 17,255, and find prime numbers is 31. These numbers suggest the 5355GE handles integer-heavy and compression tasks well, while floating point and prime number searches are comparatively modest.

The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no wins in the database because it has no benchmark results. Its specifications indicate a more powerful part on paper: 12 cores, 24 threads, a 4.40 GHz base clock, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, and a 120 W TDP. However, without measured scores, the database cannot attribute any workload victories to this chip. The data only allows the 5355GE to claim wins, and those wins are relative to its immediate rivals, not to the Embedded 9900X.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Cezanne. It is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with 10,700 million transistors and a die size of 180 mm². The chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its TDP is 35 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is 100-000001751.

The Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Granite Ridge. It is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its TDP is 120 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. Cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000000662E.

The architecture differences are substantial. The Embedded 9900X has three times the cores and threads, a newer process node, a larger cache pool, faster memory, and more PCIe lanes. It also has a significantly higher TDP, which indicates a different thermal and power profile. The 5355GE is a low-power, compact part, while the Embedded 9900X is a high-core-count, high-bandwidth part. The 5355GE uses DDR4, while the Embedded 9900X uses DDR5. The 5355GE has a single 180 mm² die, while the Embedded 9900X uses a dual-die design with two 70.6 mm² chiplets. These differences point to completely different design goals, with the 5355GE aimed at efficiency and the Embedded 9900X aimed at throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE's boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the core count difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE supports DDR4 memory.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has a full set of benchmark scores, including Cinebench R23 multi-core of 10,846 and Passmark single-thread of 3,089.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average benchmark score is zero.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the wins count for both processors is zero. This means there are no direct comparison scores between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, which can be examined against its nearest rivals instead.

The 5355GE's largest wins come in the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 5355GE scores 10,846. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, has an average score of 17,507 and a delta of 0.1% higher, meaning the 5355GE trails that rival by a negligible margin. The Intel Core 7 150U has an average score of 17,395, which is 0.5% lower than the 5355GE's average of 17,482, indicating the 5355GE edges ahead. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has an average score of 17,614, which is 0.8% higher, so the 5355GE falls slightly behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17,333, which is 0.9% lower, so the 5355GE leads that part.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 5355GE scores 1,531. This is a strong result for a 4-core part, and the delta against its rivals is small. The data shows that the 5355GE is within one percent of all four nearest rivals in average score, which means the single-core performance is competitive with larger parts. In Cinebench R20, the 5355GE scores 4,555 multi-core and 643 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,093 multi-core and 154 single-core. These numbers indicate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions.

The Passmark results for the 5355GE show its biggest wins in specific workloads. Data compression at 152,885 is the highest single score in its profile. Integer math at 44,665 and floating point math at 24,115 are also notable. Multithread performance at 12,761 and single-thread performance at 3,089 round out the profile. The physics score of 552 and the find prime numbers score of 31 are the lowest entries, suggesting those workloads are less favorable for this chip.

The Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark scores to compare, so the head-to-head section cannot show any wins for that part. The database records zero wins for both processors in the head-to-head table, confirming that no direct measurements exist. The only conclusion available from the data is that the 5355GE has a complete benchmark profile, while the Embedded 9900X does not. Any comparison between the two must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured performance, and the database provides no numerical basis for a performance ranking between them.