Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 / 8

6,978

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

4 / 8

6,928

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 PRO 3500U

#726

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1059%

#727

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1043%

#728

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

958%

#729

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

953%

#730

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

945%

#732

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

912%

#733

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

875%

#734

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

873%

#735

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

850%

#738

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#749

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 6,928 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+3%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	6,978	6,928