Ryzen 5 3550H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Ryzen 5 3550H is positioned at rank #683 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3550H

#671

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

953%

#672

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

939%

#673

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

862%

#674

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

858%

#675

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

850%

#677

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

821%

#678

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

788%

#679

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

786%

#680

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

765%

#683

Ryzen 5 3550H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 3550H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 3550H	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)

Performance Check

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 3550H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 3550H and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

Ryzen 5 3550H

The Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 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 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 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: 7,677 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3550H and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3550H scores 7,696 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3550H. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3550H	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	12 nm	12 nm
Architecture	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,696	7,677

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 3550H uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.