Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Core i5-8500B
Ryzen 5 3400GE
Core i5-8500B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3400GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8500B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+138%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($192) |
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 3400GE and Core i5-8500B
Ryzen 5 3400GE
The Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 3.3 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: 8,825 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-8500B
The Core i5-8500B is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 8,900 points. Launch price was $192.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-8500B offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Core i5-8500B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-8500B — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-8500B (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-8500B uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 8,825 against the Core i5-8500B's 8,900 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-8500B. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8500B.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 9 MB (total)+125% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 8,825 | 8,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,364 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8500B uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1440 |
| 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 | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8500B). The Core i5-8500B includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8500B targets Mini PC/Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-8500B rivals Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mini PC/Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Core i5-8500B debuted at $192. At current prices ($80 vs $192), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $112 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3400GE delivers 110.3 pts/$ vs 46.4 pts/$ for the Core i5-8500B — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 81.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Core i5-8500B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-22% | $192 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-58% | $192 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.3+138% | 46.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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