Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs Core i3-1305U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Core i3-1305U
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 Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1305U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Core i3-1305U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Core i3-1305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 PRO 2400G and Core i3-1305U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,527 points. Launch price was $169.
Core i3-1305U
The Core i3-1305U 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,634 points. Launch price was $309.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1305U offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Core i3-1305U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1305U — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-1305U (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1305U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G scores 8,527 against the Core i3-1305U's 8,634 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-1305U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1305U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Core i3-1305U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 10 MB (total)+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 8,527 | 8,634+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 4,388 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,900 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1305U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Core i3-1305U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-5200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1305U). The Core i3-1305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1305U targets Budget Laptop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Core i3-1305U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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