AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

Desktop CPUAMD

Also called amd ryzen 3 pro 5355ge, ryzen 3 pro 5355ge, ryzen-3-pro-5355ge

AMDDesktop CPUZen 3

AMD Ryzen 3 desktop processor on Zen 3, with 4 cores and 8 threads and 2048 KB L2, 8 MB L3 at 35 W TDP on a 7 nm process and Yes.

What you need to know

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is a current generation desktop cpu.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE launched in September 5, 2024., It has 4 cores and 8 threads on Zen 3, dropping into the AM4 socket. Treat the spec table as the facts. Age alone does not tell you to throw it out.

Still good?: Only if the workload is light
Product age: 1 year old
Upgrade pressure: Low

Feex says

If apps already feel slow, check RAM and storage before you blame this CPU by name alone.

What this hardware means today

Age and usefulness are not the same number. This page keeps them separate.

Performance today: Average. Average for the class when RAM, storage, and the GPU keep up.
Product age 1 year old: Current generation. Launched September 5, 2024. Newer platforms exist. That does not make this chip unusable by itself.
Support status: Supported. Current Windows and current applications still run on this class of CPU. Platform BIOS support depends on the motherboard or laptop vendor.
Upgrade pressure: Low. Upgrade pressure is low unless you need a different platform feature.

Where does it sit?

Zen 3 sits on AMD's recent Zen desktop and laptop timeline. Later chips keep the brand and change the core.

Zen 2

Zen 3

Zen 4

Zen 5

Performance context

These are qualitative readings, not a fake 8.7 out of 10. Workload still wins.

Gaming: Good

Playable in lighter titles. A weak GPU will hide whatever this chip still has.

Productivity: Average

4 cores cover office, browser, and compile work in this class.

Multithreaded workloads: Average

8 threads. Heavy encodes still scale further on higher-core parts.

General use: Good

Everyday Windows use is not where most people notice this SKU first.

Efficiency: Good

Rated 35 W base power. That is a platform number, not a promise about your cooler.

Should you upgrade?

Probably not if this chip already matches your work.

Upgrade makes more sense if

Your workload is strongly CPU limited
You need a newer platform for memory, I/O, or chipset features
You need substantially more multicore performance
You need newer connectivity that your current board cannot offer

Upgrade makes less sense if

The GPU is the real bottleneck
Current applications are already responsive
The CPU rarely limits your workload

Specifications

Figures below follow the Feex Hardware Database record for this SKU. Fields without a recorded value are omitted.

Processor

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE is built on Zen 3 using a 7 nm process at TSMC.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Processor
Manufacturer	AMD
Family	Ryzen 3
Architecture	Zen 3
Codename	Cezanne
Generation	Ryzen PRO 5000 Series
Manufacturing process	7 nm
Foundry	TSMC
Segment	Desktop

Cores and threads

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Cores and threads
Cores	4
Threads	8

Clock speeds

Base clock is 3.6 GHz. Boost reaches 4.2 GHz.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Clock speeds
Base frequency	3.6 GHz
Max boost	4.2 GHz

Cache

Cache on this sheet is 8 MB L3.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Cache
L2 cache	2048 KB
L3 cache	8 MB
Total cache	10 MB

Memory

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Memory
Supported types	DDR4
Channels	2

Package and power

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE uses the AM4 socket and a 35 W TDP.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Package and power
Socket	AM4
TDP	35 W
PCIe	Revision 3.0

Integrated graphics

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE includes Yes.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics	Yes

Market

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE launched September 5, 2024.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Market
Launch date	September 5, 2024

Features

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE records 33 instruction sets on this sheet.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE specifications: Features
Instruction sets	AES-NIAVX2AVXFMASHA64-bit (x86-64)BMI1BMI2CLMULF16CPCLMULQDQRDRANDRDSEEDSSE4.1SSE4.2x86-64-v3ABMADXCMPXCHG16BFXSRInvariant TSCLZCNTPOPCNTRDTSCPSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3x86-64-v2XSAVEXSAVEOPTMMXMOVBE
Security	AMD SEVAMD SMEExecute Disable (NX)
Virtualization	AMD SVMAMD-V (Hardware Virtualization)NPT / RVIIOMMU
OS capabilities	Docker / Hyper-V readyLinux KVM readyWindows 11 eligibleAndroid emulator readyWSL2 ready

Compatibility

Compatibility
Socket	AM4
Board	A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Check the motherboard CPU list and BIOS revision.
Memory	DDR4
Graphics	Yes

A shared socket is not automatic compatibility. Boards often need a BIOS update before a newer chip in the same socket will post.

Cooler clearance, VRM quality, and power limits matter as much as the socket name.

Read the memory list on the board. The CPU can list more standards than one motherboard will accept.

No post after a CPU swap

Clear CMOS only after you confirm the board list includes this SKU and the BIOS is new enough. A supported name on a box is not the same as a flashed board.

Sources and verification

Reviewed by Feex editorial. Last verified August 2026 Status: Partially Verified. How we research.

Feex Hardware Database · Specification source used for this sheet. CC BY 4.0.

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