Ryzen 5 3400G vs Ryzen 5 7520U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 5 3400G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7520U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7520U moves to FT6 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7520U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 7520U

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Ryzen 5 3400G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,063 vs 9,201).

Ryzen 5 3400G

2019

Ryzen 5 7520U

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FT6 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (4 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 610M, while Ryzen 5 3400G needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7520U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 5 7520U moves to FT6 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 7520U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (9,063 vs 9,201).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3400G better than Ryzen 5 7520U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3400G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 13.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3400G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 13.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3400G is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 3400G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3400G is at an unclear MSRP at $149 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 13.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.8 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7520U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2019) and a healthier platform with FT6 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 5 3400G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7520U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
1080p
low	215 FPS	170 FPS
medium	186 FPS	135 FPS
high	151 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	143 FPS
medium	149 FPS	112 FPS
high	117 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	76 FPS
medium	62 FPS	64 FPS
high	48 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
1080p
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	225 FPS	227 FPS
high	207 FPS	204 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	175 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	227 FPS
medium	197 FPS	199 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	157 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	174 FPS
medium	151 FPS	153 FPS
high	125 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	107 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
1080p
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS
4K
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
1080p
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS
4K
low	230 FPS	227 FPS
medium	230 FPS	227 FPS
high	230 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	230 FPS	227 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 5 7520U

Ryzen 5 3400G

The Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,201 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 7520U

The Ryzen 5 7520U 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 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: 9,063 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3400G and Ryzen 5 7520U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400G versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 3.7 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400G scores 9,201 against the Ryzen 5 7520U's 9,063 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 3400G. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz	4.3 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz+32%	2.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	12 nm	6 nm-50%
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
PassMark	9,201+2%	9,063
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,527
Geekbench 6 Single	—	797
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,744

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7520U uses FT6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400G	Ryzen 5 7520U
Socket	AM4	FT6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR5-5500
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 3400G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 5 3400G requires a dedicated GPU.