No, gnocchi is not the same as potato dumplings. Gnocchi is an Italian dish made by combining boiled potatoes with flour and eggs to create a soft dough that is then rolled into small balls or logs.   Potato dumplings are a more general term for a variety of dishes found in many cultures featuring boiled potatoes mashed together with different ingredients such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and spices.  They can be shaped in many various ways, from spheres to long cylindrical shapes, and are usually boiled before serving. While both potato-based dishes have similarities, they are distinctively different in texture and flavor.