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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 5400U vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen 3 5400U is slightly slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Is 1 year and 4 months newer
  • Up to 2% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 3 5400U ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 3 5400U has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 38% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 5400U draws 50W less power.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 5400U or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 15% faster than the Ryzen 3 5400U on average across 100+ games, scoring 33/100 vs 38/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Ryzen 3 5400U?expand_more
15% 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 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 5 3500X worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 33/100 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 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 3 5400U scores 38/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 33/100. 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
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 33/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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