Ryzen 5 3450U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Ryzen 5 3450U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3450U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 3450U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 3450U and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
Ryzen 5 3450U
The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 3450U and Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3450U uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3450U scores 6,550 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U's 6,606 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3450U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,550 | 6,606 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 3450U | Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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