Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

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 3400GE

2019

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 9,056).

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 3400GE

2019

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

2019

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,825 vs 9,056).

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 8.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 2.6% 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 3400G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 8.6% 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 3400G is the better fit. You are getting 2.6% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is in basically the same MSRP band at $149 MSRP versus $149 MSRP, and it gives you a 8.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 2.6% better value on MSRP (60.8 vs 59.2 PassMark/$), 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 3400G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 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 3400GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
1080p
low	172 FPS	223 FPS
medium	151 FPS	175 FPS
high	124 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	183 FPS
medium	121 FPS	141 FPS
high	96 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	72 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
1080p
low	218 FPS	226 FPS
medium	189 FPS	225 FPS
high	173 FPS	202 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	226 FPS
medium	161 FPS	202 FPS
high	147 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	181 FPS
medium	123 FPS	157 FPS
high	97 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	110 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
1080p
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
1080p
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	226 FPS
medium	221 FPS	226 FPS
high	221 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	226 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

The Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,056 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 3400GE and Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400GE versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 8,825 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G's 9,056 — a 2.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400GE vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	12 nm	12 nm
Architecture	Picasso (2019−2022)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	8,825	9,056+3%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Ryzen 5 3400GE	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
Socket	AM4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $149 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G debuted at $149. On MSRP ($149 vs $149), the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G is $0 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 3400GE delivers 59.2 pts/$ vs 60.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G the 2.6% better value option.