Ryzen 3 5400U vs EPYC 7261
Ryzen 3 5400U
EPYC 7261
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 EPYC 7261 is on rank 592, so the Ryzen 3 5400U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5400U
Performance Per Dollar EPYC 7261
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Naples (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5400U | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($8) |
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 Ryzen 3 5400U and EPYC 7261
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.
EPYC 7261
The EPYC 7261 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 170 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 11,149 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5400U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the EPYC 7261 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the EPYC 7261 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 2.9 GHz on the EPYC 7261 — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5400U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the EPYC 7261 uses Naples (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the EPYC 7261's 11,149 — a 1.3% lead for the EPYC 7261. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 32 MB (total) on the EPYC 7261.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+38% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+4% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) | Naples (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 11,002 | 11,149+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the EPYC 7261 uses SP3 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5400U | EPYC 7261 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | SP3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
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