Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

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GPU

Core i5-8500T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

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Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Performance Spectrum

Core i5-8500T

6 / 6

7,730

+0.7%

7,677

0.0%

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.

Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE FPS Benchmarks

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Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-8500T

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 40.3 vs 51.5 PassMark/$ ($192 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.1% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $43 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).
✅Delivers 28.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 51.5 vs 40.3 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $192 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,677 vs 7,730).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 9 MB).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-8500T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-8500T.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE better than Core i5-8500T?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is ahead with a 18.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-8500T pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i5-8500T also has the bigger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-8500T is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads. It also has the larger cache pool with 125% larger total L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is the better buy right now. Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE comes in $43 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $192 MSRP, and it still gives you a 18.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i5-8500T is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 28.0% better value on MSRP (51.5 vs 40.3 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Core i5-8500T vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i5-8500T

The Core i5-8500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,730 points. Launch price was $192.

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

The Core i5-8500T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-8500T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-8500T versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-8500T uses the Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8500T scores 7,730 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8500T. L3 cache: 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 6+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4 GHz+14%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	9 MB (total)+125%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,730	7,677
Geekbench 6 Single	1,192	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE). The Core i5-8500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500T rivals Ryzen 3 2200G.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Core i5-8500T was priced at $192, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE came in at $149. On launch pricing ($192 vs $149), Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE was $43 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-8500T delivers 40.3 pts/$ vs 51.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE the 24.5% better value option.

Feature	Core i5-8500T	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
MSRP	$192	$149-22%
Performance per Dollar	40.3	51.5+28%
Release Date	2018	2019

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