Ryzen 3 5400U
VS
Core i5-1335UE

Ryzen 3 5400U vs Core i5-1335UE

AMD

Ryzen 3 5400U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4 GHz2021
VS
Intel

Core i5-1335UE

10 Cores12 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 3 5400U is positioned at rank 387 and the Core i5-1335UE is on rank 628, so the Ryzen 3 5400U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U

#119
Ryzen 7 PRO 250
MSRP: $400|Avg: $380
99%
#375
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
533%
#376
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
526%
#377
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
482%
#378
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
480%
#379
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
476%
#381
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
460%
#382
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
441%
#383
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
440%
#384
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
428%
#387
Ryzen 3 5400U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#391
Core i5-1145GRE
MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1335UE

#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
97%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
97%
#616
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
840%
#617
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
827%
#618
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
760%
#619
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
756%
#620
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
749%
#622
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
724%
#623
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
694%
#624
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
693%
#625
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
674%
#628
Core i5-1335UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
100%
#638
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-1335UE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 5400U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 3 5400UCore i5-1335UE
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($312)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 5400UCore i5-1335UE
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($312)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 5400U and Core i5-1335UE

AMD

Ryzen 3 5400U

The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

Core i5-1335UE

The Core i5-1335UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 10,902 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 5400U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-1335UE offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1335UE has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-1335UE — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-1335UE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-1335UE uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Core i5-1335UE's 10,902 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335UE.

FeatureRyzen 3 5400UCore i5-1335UE
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
10 / 12+150%
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.5 GHz+13%
Base Clock
2.6 GHz+100%
1.3 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB (total)
12 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
7 nm-30%
10 nm
Architecture
Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)
Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark
11,002
10,902
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1335UE uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 5400UCore i5-1335UE
Socket
FP6
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 5.0+25%