Ryzen 5 1400 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Ryzen 5 1400
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
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. The Ryzen 5 1400 is positioned at rank #449 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 5 1400
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($91) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+65%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($91) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($149) |
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 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Ryzen 5 1400
The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4 GHz+18% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,731 | 7,677 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1400 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE debuted at $149.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $149-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91 | — |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2019 |
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