Core i5-1038NG7 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Core i5-1038NG7
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-1038NG7 is positioned at rank #740 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1038NG7
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-1038NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-1038NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1038NG7 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Core i5-1038NG7
The Core i5-1038NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 8,823 points. Launch price was $320.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,056 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-1038NG7 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-1038NG7 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G (base: 2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i5-1038NG7 uses the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1038NG7 scores 8,823 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G's 9,056 — a 2.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1038NG7 vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G.
| Feature | Core i5-1038NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.7 GHz+85% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 10 nm-17% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,823 | 9,056+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-1038NG7 uses the FCBGA1344 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-1038NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1344 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR4-3733 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1038NG7) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G). The Core i5-1038NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1038NG7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1038NG7 rivals Ryzen 7 4800U.
| Feature | Core i5-1038NG7 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Plus Graphics G7 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | Yes | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Premium Laptop | — |
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