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

✅+0.7% 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

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 51.5 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 51.5 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,677 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Ryzen 5 1400

2017

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.7% 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

✅Better for gaming: +3.5% higher average FPS across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 51.5 vs 45.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE across 41 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 45.7 vs 51.5 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,677 vs 7,731).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE better than Ryzen 5 1400?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is ahead with a 3.5% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 1400 pulls ahead with 0.7% 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 0.7% 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 PRO 3400GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 3.5% average FPS lead across 41 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 1400 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 12.6% better value on MSRP (51.5 vs 45.7 PassMark/$), 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 3400GE 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 PRO 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
1080p
low	170 FPS	177 FPS
medium	148 FPS	155 FPS
high	119 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	147 FPS
medium	118 FPS	124 FPS
high	92 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	45 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
1080p
low	168 FPS	192 FPS
medium	148 FPS	189 FPS
high	139 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	187 FPS
medium	129 FPS	161 FPS
high	120 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	114 FPS	138 FPS
medium	103 FPS	123 FPS
high	80 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
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 PRO 3400GE
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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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE

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 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,677 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 1400 and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1400 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1400 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1400 scores 7,731 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE's 7,677 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 1400. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1400 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4 GHz+18%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+3%
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 (2019−2022)
PassMark	7,731	7,677

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 1400	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
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 3400GE debuted at $149. On MSRP ($169 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1400 delivers 45.7 pts/$ vs 51.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE the 11.9% better value option.