Celeron M U3400 vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron M U3400

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.06 GHz2010

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M U3400

2 / 2

1,205

0.0%

Celeron E1200

Celeron 877

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

21,845

+1712.9%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Celeron M U3400 is positioned at rank #998 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M U3400

#986

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2094%

#987

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2064%

#988

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1894%

#989

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1886%

#990

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1869%

#992

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1804%

#993

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1730%

#994

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1727%

#995

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1681%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

98%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

96%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron M U3400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M U3400 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron M U3400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+49%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron M U3400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M U3400 and Ryzen 5 5600X

Celeron M U3400

The Celeron M U3400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.06 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,205 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M U3400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.06 GHz on the Celeron M U3400 versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 125.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X. The Celeron M U3400 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M U3400 scores 1,205 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 179.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M U3400 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	1.06 GHz	4.6 GHz+334%
Base Clock	—	3.7 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	32 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-78%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	1,205	21,845+1713%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M U3400 uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	BGA1288	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M U3400) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Celeron M U3400	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M U3400 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($5 vs $135), the Celeron M U3400 is $130 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M U3400 delivers 241.0 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Celeron M U3400 the 39.3% better value option.