Ryzen 3 5425U vs Ryzen 3 4300GE
Ryzen 3 5425U
Ryzen 3 4300GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 5425U is positioned at rank #499 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 Ryzen 3 5425U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 4300GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5425U | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5425U | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($72) |
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 5425U and Ryzen 3 4300GE
Ryzen 3 5425U
The Ryzen 3 5425U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 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: 11,270 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 4300GE
The Ryzen 3 4300GE 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: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 11,239 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 5425U and Ryzen 3 4300GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5425U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 4300GE — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5425U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5425U uses the Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5425U scores 11,270 against the Ryzen 3 4300GE's 11,239 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 5425U. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 5,761 vs 5,800 (0.7% advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300GE). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,663 vs 1,472, a 12.2% lead for the Ryzen 3 5425U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 4,701 vs 5,063 (7.4% advantage for the Ryzen 3 4300GE). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5425U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 4300GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+2% | 4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz+30% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo-U (Zen 3) (2022−2023) | Renoir (2020−2023) |
| PassMark | 11,270 | 11,239 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 5,761 | 5,800 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,663+13% | 1,472 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,701 | 5,063+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5425U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 4300GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. The Ryzen 3 4300GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Ryzen 3 5425U) vs 24 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) — the Ryzen 3 4300GE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FP6 (Ryzen 3 5425U) and A520,B450,B550,X470,X570 (Ryzen 3 4300GE).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 5425U) vs Yes (Ryzen 3 4300GE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 5425U) and Radeon Vega 6 (Ryzen 3 4300GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 5425U targets Budget.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5425U | Ryzen 3 4300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 6 | Radeon Vega 6 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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