Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G vs Processor U300
Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Processor U300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Performance Per Dollar Processor U300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+129%) | ❌ 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 PRO 3400G and Processor U300
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.
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 PRO 3400G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Processor U300 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Processor U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G versus 4.4 GHz on the Processor U300 — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Processor U300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Processor U300 uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G scores 9,056 against the Processor U300's 8,897 — a 1.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G vs 8 MB (total) on the Processor U300.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+208% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm-17% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 9,056+2% | 8,897 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 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 PRO 3400G | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G launched at $149 MSRP, while the Processor U300 debuted at $193. At current prices ($80 vs $180), the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G delivers 113.2 pts/$ vs 49.4 pts/$ for the Processor U300 — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G the 78.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G | Processor U300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-23% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-56% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 113.2+129% | 49.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2023 |
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