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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen 5 2600

The Ryzen 3 5400U is faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 9 months newer
  • Available for $199

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 3 5400U ranks 15 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 2600 has a 31% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 5400U boosts 3% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 5400U draws 50W less power.

FP6
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AM4
Cezanne-U
Codenamehelp
Zen
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
Radeon Vega 6
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
2933 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 5400U. It's 61% faster than the Ryzen 5 2600 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 23/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 3 5400U than Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
61% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 5400U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 3 5400U worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 5400U scores 37/100, Ryzen 5 2600 scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 2600?expand_more
The Ryzen 3 5400U is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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