Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Processor U300
Ryzen 5 3400GE
Processor U300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3400GE
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+123%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 Processor U300
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.
Processor U300
The Processor U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,897 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 3400GE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 8,825 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 0.8% lead for the Processor U300. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+175% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm-17% |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 8,825 | 8,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Processor U300 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Processor U300 debuted at $193. At current prices ($80 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3400GE delivers 110.3 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Processor U300 — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 76.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3400GE | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-23% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-56% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 110.3+123% | 49.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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