Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
VS
Core i7-8705G

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Core i7-8705G

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019
VS
Intel

Core i7-8705G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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 i7-8705G

#888
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1538%
#889
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1515%
#890
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1391%
#891
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1385%
#892
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1372%
#894
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1325%
#895
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1270%
#896
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1268%
#897
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1234%
#900
Core i7-8705G
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#902
Pentium Dual Core T2410
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
99%
#903
FX-8800P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
99%
#904
Core i7-8809G
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
98%
#911
Core i7-6820HK
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#912
Athlon II Neo K325
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8705G leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 3400GECore i7-8705G
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($149)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake G (2018) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 63% cheaper ($149 vs $400) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 3400GECore i7-8705G
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+170%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($149)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Core i7-8705G

AMD

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.

Intel

Core i7-8705G

The Core i7-8705G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake G (2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2270. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,633 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Core i7-8705G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8705G — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-8705G (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-8705G uses Kaby Lake G (2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Core i7-8705G's 7,633 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-8705G.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GECore i7-8705G
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4 GHz
4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+6%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
12 nm-14%
14 nm
Architecture
Picasso (2019−2022)
Kaby Lake G (2018)
PassMark
7,677
7,633
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8705G uses FCBGA2270 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GECore i7-8705G
Socket
AM4
FCBGA2270
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Core i7-8705G debuted at $400.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GECore i7-8705G
MSRP
$149-63%
$400
Avg Price (30d)
$400
Release Date
2019
2018