Ryzen 5 7520U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Ryzen 5 7520U
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
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 7520U | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 7520U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
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.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) 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. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,056 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 7520U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7520U versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7520U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7520U scores 9,063 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G's 9,056 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7520U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7520U vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 6 nm-50% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 9,063 | 9,056 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,527 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 797 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 2,744 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7520U uses the FT6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT6 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5500 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7520U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G). The Ryzen 5 7520U includes integrated graphics (Radeon 610M), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7520U | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon 610M | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
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