Ryzen 5 1400 vs Ryzen 5 3550H

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 5 1400

2017

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3550H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 3550H

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,696 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Ryzen 5 3550H

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 3550H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,696 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3550H better than Ryzen 5 1400?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 3550H is ahead with a 2.4% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 1400 also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% 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 5 3550H is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 5 3550H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 22 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 1400 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 7,731 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 5 3550H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3550H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 3550H
1080p
low	170 FPS	169 FPS
medium	148 FPS	149 FPS
high	119 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	142 FPS
medium	118 FPS	121 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	45 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 3550H
1080p
low	168 FPS	120 FPS
medium	148 FPS	105 FPS
high	139 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	103 FPS
medium	129 FPS	90 FPS
high	120 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	77 FPS
medium	103 FPS	69 FPS
high	80 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 3550H
1080p
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	192 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 3550H
1080p
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	192 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	192 FPS
medium	193 FPS	192 FPS
high	193 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	192 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 3550H

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.

Ryzen 5 3550H

The Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,696 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 3550H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3550H — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3550H (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Ryzen 5 3550H's 7,696 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3550H.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 3550H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	7,731	7,696

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3550H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.