Core i5-1035G4 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Core i5-1035G4

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1035G4

4 / 8

7,658

0.0%

7,677

+0.2%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 Core i5-1035G4 is positioned at rank #791 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 Core i5-1035G4

#779

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1184%

#780

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1167%

#781

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1071%

#782

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1066%

#783

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1056%

#785

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1020%

#786

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

978%

#787

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

977%

#788

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

950%

#791

Core i5-1035G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

99%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#800

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-1035G4 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1035G4	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

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.

Core i5-1035G4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Core i5-1035G4

The Core i5-1035G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,658 points. Launch price was $320.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,677 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-1035G4 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G4 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-1035G4 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G4 scores 7,658 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G4 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,658	7,677
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,332	—
Geekbench 6 Single	922	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,919	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G4 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G4	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Socket	FCBGA1526	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1035G4) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE). The Core i5-1035G4 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G4), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G4 targets Ultra-portable laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G4 rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.