Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 5400U

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,940 vs 11,002).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 5400U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Ryzen 3 5400U

2021

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.6% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (10,940 vs 11,002).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 5400U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 5400U better than Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE?

Yes. Ryzen 3 5400U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.6% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 5400U is the better fit. You are getting 0.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 5400U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 3 5400U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 10,940 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 5400U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2020), 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 3 5400U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	170 FPS	175 FPS
medium	145 FPS	141 FPS
high	115 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	150 FPS
medium	122 FPS	120 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	61 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	244 FPS	240 FPS
medium	208 FPS	204 FPS
high	189 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	140 FPS
1440p
low	206 FPS	199 FPS
medium	178 FPS	174 FPS
high	163 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	147 FPS
medium	143 FPS	133 FPS
high	119 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	275 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	275 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	256 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	236 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
1080p
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	275 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	274 FPS
1440p
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	275 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	274 FPS
4K
low	275 FPS	274 FPS
medium	275 FPS	274 FPS
high	275 FPS	274 FPS
ultra	275 FPS	274 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

Ryzen 3 5400U

The Ryzen 3 5400U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 11,002 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE

The Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 10,940 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5400U scores 11,002 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE's 10,940 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 5400U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 5400U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 5400U	Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.5 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne-U (Zen 3) (2021)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	11,002	10,940

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 5400U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.