Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Core i7-5950HQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 / 8

7,677

+0.1%

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-5950HQ

4 / 8

7,667

0.0%

About PassMark

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5950HQ

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

4066%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

3842%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

2789%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

840%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

666%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

582%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

334%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

329%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

300%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

300%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

296%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

288%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

284%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

283%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

281%

#259

Core i3-9100TE

MSRP: $122|Avg: $60

100%

#260

Core i5-12500T

MSRP: $302|Avg: $214

100%

#261

Core i9-13900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $599

99%

#262

Core i7-11700

MSRP: $323|Avg: $274

98%

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

98%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

97%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

97%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

97%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

96%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

96%

#274

Core i7-5950HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#282

PRO A12-9800

MSRP: $110|Avg: $55

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (2019) utilizes 12 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Core i7-5950HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-H (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5950HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Core i7-5950HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($149)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Core i7-5950HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Core i7-5950HQ

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.

Core i7-5950HQ

The Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-H (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 7,667 points. Launch price was $623.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Core i7-5950HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5950HQ — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-5950HQ uses Broadwell-H (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Core i7-5950HQ's 7,667 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5950HQ.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	Core i7-5950HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz+5%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+14%	2.9 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	12 nm-14%	14 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Broadwell-H (2015)
PassMark	7,677	7,667

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5950HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.