Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core17
Power efficiency8
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.6 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the low power draw and quiet operation for office builds. A common complaint is limited performance compared to similarly priced alternatives.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet.
- Speedy for everyday office tasks.
- Integrated graphics handle light gaming.
- Solid reliability for budget builds.
Cons
- Gets warm under sustained load
- Limited to DDR4 memory only
- No overclocking support at all
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE
A low-power AM4 desktop chip with Zen 3 cores, built for quiet office builds but held back by its integrated graphics.
Get it if you need a low-power office or home server chip that runs cool and quiet on an AM4 board. Skip it if you want to game or do heavy multitasking—even basic tasks will feel slow here.
Buy it if…
- You want a low-power office PC that stays near silent.
- You need a basic home server running 24/7.
- You are building a compact budget workstation for light tasks.
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