Core i3-1305U vs Ryzen 5 3400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1305U

5 Cores6 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2023

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Ryzen 5 3400GE

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1305U

5 / 6

8,634

0.0%

8,825

+2.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

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.

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.

Core i3-1305U

2023

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,634 vs 8,825).

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core i3-1305U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1305U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-1305U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-1305U

2023

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅+150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 35W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 3400GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,634 vs 8,825).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $149 MSRP, while Core i3-1305U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1305U moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-1305U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3400GE better than Core i3-1305U?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 2.2% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.5% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better fit. You are getting 2.2% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 3400GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 3400GE is at an unclear MSRP at $149 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (59.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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?

Core i3-1305U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2019), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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.

Core i3-1305U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	183 FPS	172 FPS
medium	150 FPS	151 FPS
high	122 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	143 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	65 FPS
medium	72 FPS	58 FPS
high	58 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	177 FPS	218 FPS
medium	147 FPS	189 FPS
high	133 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	187 FPS
medium	128 FPS	161 FPS
high	119 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	138 FPS
medium	99 FPS	123 FPS
high	85 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	216 FPS	221 FPS
medium	216 FPS	221 FPS
high	216 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	221 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1305U and Ryzen 5 3400GE

Core i3-1305U

The Core i3-1305U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 8,634 points. Launch price was $309.

Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 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: 8,825 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1305U packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1305U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1305U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1305U (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i3-1305U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1305U scores 8,634 against the Ryzen 5 3400GE's 8,825 — a 2.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 3400GE. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1305U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE.

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+106%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-42%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	8,634	8,825+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,388	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,960	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,900	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1305U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1305U	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	96 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1305U) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE). The Core i3-1305U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1305U targets Budget Laptop.