Core i3-1315UE vs Ryzen 5 3400GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-1315UE

6 Cores8 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 i3-1315UE

6 / 8

9,003

+2.0%

8,825

0.0%

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 i3-1315UE

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

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.9 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $163 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 28.9 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 9,003).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1315UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-1315UE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-1315UE

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

✅Costs $163 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).
✅Delivers 105.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 28.9 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $312 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 28.9 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($312 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 9,003).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 10 MB).
❌133.3% higher power demand at 35W vs 15W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-1315UE moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-1315UE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-1315UE better than Ryzen 5 3400GE?

Yes. Core i3-1315UE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2% 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, Core i3-1315UE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 0.6% 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, Core i3-1315UE is the better fit. You are getting 2% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Core i3-1315UE is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-1315UE is 109.4% more expensive on MSRP at $312 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 8,825 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?

Core i3-1315UE 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, 150% larger total L3 cache (10 MB vs 4 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. 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 i3-1315UE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	177 FPS	172 FPS
medium	145 FPS	151 FPS
high	121 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	143 FPS
medium	116 FPS	121 FPS
high	96 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	65 FPS
medium	69 FPS	58 FPS
high	55 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	185 FPS	218 FPS
medium	158 FPS	189 FPS
high	144 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	187 FPS
medium	140 FPS	161 FPS
high	131 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	138 FPS
medium	117 FPS	123 FPS
high	110 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	225 FPS	221 FPS
high	225 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	221 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1315UE and Ryzen 5 3400GE

Core i3-1315UE

The Core i3-1315UE 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 6 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 10 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,003 points. Launch price was $149.

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 i3-1315UE packs 6 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i3-1315UE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i3-1315UE versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1315UE (base: 1.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i3-1315UE uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1315UE scores 9,003 against the Ryzen 5 3400GE's 8,825 — a 2% lead for the Core i3-1315UE. L3 cache: 10 MB (total) on the Core i3-1315UE vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Cores / Threads	6 / 8+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz+13%	4 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+175%
L3 Cache	10 MB (total)+150%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-17%	12 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	9,003+2%	8,825
Geekbench 6 Single	2,000	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1315UE 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 i3-1315UE	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 i3-1315UE) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE). The Core i3-1315UE includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1315UE targets Mainstream Laptop.

Feature	Core i3-1315UE	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Mainstream Laptop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1315UE launched at $312 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE debuted at $149. On MSRP ($312 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $163 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1315UE delivers 28.9 pts/$ vs 59.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3400GE — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 69% better value option.