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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 2400G

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon RX Vega 11, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 5 3400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,734 vs 8,825).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 51.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400G.

Ryzen 5 2400G

2018

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon RX Vega 11, while Ryzen 5 3400GE needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Wraith Stealth), unlike Ryzen 5 3400GE.

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 59.2 vs 51.7 PassMark/$ ($149 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (8,734 vs 8,825).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 59.2 PassMark/$ ($169 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400G can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400G.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 3400GE better than Ryzen 5 2400G?

Yes. Ryzen 5 3400GE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 1.0% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1% 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 3400GE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 1.0% more average FPS across 36 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 1% 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 $20 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you a 1.0% average FPS lead across 36 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 14.6% better value on MSRP (59.2 vs 51.7 PassMark/$), 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 3400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2018) 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 2400G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	201 FPS	172 FPS
medium	170 FPS	151 FPS
high	135 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	143 FPS
medium	143 FPS	121 FPS
high	112 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	65 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	47 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	206 FPS	218 FPS
medium	178 FPS	189 FPS
high	165 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	136 FPS
1440p
low	175 FPS	187 FPS
medium	151 FPS	161 FPS
high	140 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	131 FPS	138 FPS
medium	116 FPS	123 FPS
high	95 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	70 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	211 FPS	221 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
1080p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
1440p
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	221 FPS
medium	218 FPS	221 FPS
high	218 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	221 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 3400GE

Ryzen 5 2400G

The Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $169.

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

Both the Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 3400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400G versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 3400GE (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2400G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2400G scores 8,734 against the Ryzen 5 3400GE's 8,825 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 3400GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512K (per core)
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Picasso (2019−2022)
PassMark	8,734	8,825+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	4,800	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,040	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,250	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 2400G) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400G includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 11), while the Ryzen 5 3400GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2400G targets Entry Gaming Desktop.

Feature	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 5 3400GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 11	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	AMD-V	—
Target Use	Entry Gaming Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 2400G launched at $169 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3400GE debuted at $149. On MSRP ($169 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 3400GE is $20 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2400G delivers 51.7 pts/$ vs 59.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3400GE — making the Ryzen 5 3400GE the 13.6% better value option.