Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

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 Ryzen 3 5400U is positioned at rank #387 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Ryzen 3 5400U shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
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.

Ryzen 3 5400U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,940 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,002	10,940

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.