Ryzen 5 1400 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

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

✅+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

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,787).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+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

❌Lower PassMark (7,731 vs 7,787).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE better than Ryzen 5 1400?

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 2.4% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is in basically the same MSRP band at $169 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 0.7% better value on MSRP (46.1 vs 45.7 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017) 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 5 1400 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
1080p
low	170 FPS	162 FPS
medium	148 FPS	140 FPS
high	119 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	138 FPS
medium	118 FPS	117 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	63 FPS
medium	58 FPS	56 FPS
high	45 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
1080p
low	168 FPS	195 FPS
medium	148 FPS	173 FPS
high	139 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	169 FPS
medium	129 FPS	146 FPS
high	120 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	126 FPS
medium	103 FPS	111 FPS
high	80 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
1080p
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	195 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
1080p
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	195 FPS
4K
low	193 FPS	195 FPS
medium	193 FPS	195 FPS
high	193 FPS	195 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	195 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

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 PRO 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 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 3.2 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: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,787 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — a 11.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE's 7,787 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,731	7,787

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
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	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	24	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 1400 launched at $169 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE debuted at $169. On MSRP ($169 vs $169), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE is $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1400 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 46.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE the 0.7% better value option.