U300
VS
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

U300 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Intel

U300

5 Cores6 Thrd55 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2023
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 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. The U300 is positioned at rank #372 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 U300

#360
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
518%
#361
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
511%
#362
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
469%
#363
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
467%
#364
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
462%
#366
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
447%
#367
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
428%
#368
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
427%
#369
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
416%
#372
U300
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#375
Pentium Dual Core T3200
MSRP: $64|Avg: $5
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
104%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
103%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
103%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
103%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
102%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
102%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
101%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
101%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
101%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
101%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
101%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
61%
#226
Core i5-14500T
MSRP: $232|Avg: $267
101%
#227
Core i5-12600
MSRP: $233|Avg: $250
100%
#228
Core i7-11700T
MSRP: $323|Avg: $180
100%
#229
Core i5-10600
MSRP: $244|Avg: $159
100%
#230
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
MSRP: $193|Avg: $100
100%
#231
Core i7-8700B
MSRP: $303|Avg: $139
100%
#232
Ryzen 3 2200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $80
99%
#233
Core i3-9100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $80
98%
#234
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
MSRP: $479|Avg: $479
98%
#235
Ryzen 9 3900XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $390
98%
#236
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
MSRP: $176|Avg: $176
97%
#237
Core i7-14700T
MSRP: $384|Avg: $384
97%
#238
Core i3-13100TE
MSRP: $137|Avg: $137
96%
#239
Core i5-9600T
MSRP: $213|Avg: $118
95%
#240
Core i5-12400T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $192
95%
#241
Core i9-14900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $579
95%
#242
Celeron G6900E
MSRP: $53|Avg: $53
95%
#243
Core i3-12300T
MSRP: $209|Avg: $164
94%
#244
Core i9-12900
MSRP: $519|Avg: $420
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The U300 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightU300Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightU300Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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 U300 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

Intel

U300

The U300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,492 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,527 points. Launch price was $169.

Processing Power

The U300 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the U300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the U300 versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G — a 12% clock advantage for the U300. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the U300 scores 8,492 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G's 8,527 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the U300 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G.

FeatureU300Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Cores / Threads
5 / 6+25%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz+13%
3.9 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
L3 Cache
8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
Intel 7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark
8,492
8,527
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Memory & Platform

The U300 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureU300Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Socket
FCBGA1744
AM4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0