Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
VS
Ryzen 5 1400

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Ryzen 5 1400

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 1400

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2017

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 Ryzen 5 1400

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
6813%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
6438%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
4675%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
1408%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1115%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
976%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
559%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
552%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
502%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
502%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
497%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
483%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
476%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
475%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
470%
#353
Core i9-11900T
MSRP: $439|Avg: $413
99%
#354
Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
99%
#355
Core i9-10900
MSRP: $483|Avg: $426
98%
#356
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#357
Core i9-10900K
MSRP: $499|Avg: $500
98%
#358
Celeron G4930
MSRP: $42|Avg: $57
98%
#359
Ryzen 7 2700E
MSRP: $329|Avg: $329
97%
#360
Ryzen Embedded V2516
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#361
Ryzen Threadripper 9970X
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442
97%
#449
Ryzen 5 1400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $91
100%
#450
Celeron G1850
MSRP: $42|Avg: $30
99%
#451
Celeron G3900T
MSRP: $42|Avg: $70
99%
#453
Phenom X4 9100e
MSRP: $200|Avg: $35
99%
#457
Celeron G3950
MSRP: $52|Avg: $30
98%
#462
Athlon X2 340
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 1400 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 3400GERyzen 5 1400
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
More affordable ($91)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 5 1400 leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 39% cheaper ($91 vs $149) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 3400GERyzen 5 1400
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+65%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($149)
More affordable ($91)

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 Ryzen 5 1400

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.

AMD

Ryzen 5 1400

The Ryzen 5 1400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,731 points. Launch price was $169.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE and Ryzen 5 1400 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 1400 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE scores 7,677 against the Ryzen 5 1400's 7,731 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GERyzen 5 1400
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4 GHz+18%
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+3%
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
512K (per core)
Process
12 nm-14%
14 nm
Architecture
Picasso (2019−2022)
Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark
7,677
7,731
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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GERyzen 5 1400
Socket
AM4
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
24
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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 1400 debuted at $169.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 3400GERyzen 5 1400
MSRP
$149-12%
$169
Avg Price (30d)
$91
Release Date
2019
2017