Ryzen 5 2400G vs Ryzen 3 7320U
Ryzen 5 2400G
Ryzen 3 7320U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 7320U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400G | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2400G | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($84) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 2400G and Ryzen 3 7320U
Ryzen 5 2400G
The Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $169.
Ryzen 3 7320U
The Ryzen 3 7320U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FT6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 8,627 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 7320U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400G versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 7320U — a 5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400G scores 8,734 against the Ryzen 3 7320U's 8,627 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 2400G. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 4,800 vs 4,907 (2.2% advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,040 vs 1,213, a 15.4% lead for the Ryzen 3 7320U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,250 vs 3,589 (9.9% advantage for the Ryzen 3 7320U). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+50% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 6 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) |
| PassMark | 8,734+1% | 8,627 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,800 | 4,907+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,040 | 1,213+17% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,250 | 3,589+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 7320U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Ryzen 5 2400G versus LPDDR5-5500 on the Ryzen 3 7320U — the Ryzen 3 7320U supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 2400G supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 5 2400G) vs 4 (Ryzen 3 7320U) — the Ryzen 5 2400G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 2400G) and FT6 (Ryzen 3 7320U).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FT6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | LPDDR5-5500+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+200% | 4 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 2400G has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon RX Vega 11 (Ryzen 5 2400G) and Radeon 610M (Ryzen 3 7320U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2400G targets Entry Gaming Desktop, Ryzen 3 7320U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen 3 7320U rivals Core i3-1215U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2400G | Ryzen 3 7320U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 11 | Radeon 610M |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Gaming Desktop | Budget |
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