Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen 3 5400U is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 3500X has a 38% higher base clock.
FP6
Sockethelp
AM4Cezanne-U
Codenamehelp
MatisseMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopRadeon Vega 6
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 5400U and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 5400U scores 40/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. 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 3500X 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 3500X?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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