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Ryzen 5 3400G

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.2 GHz on AM4.

4.2 · 291 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.2 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming6
Productivity6
Single-core6
Multi-core17
Power efficiency6

Lab scores

Performance score6
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p13 fps
1440p11 fps
4K7 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Picasso
Process node
12 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2019
Total cores
4
Threads
8
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.7 GHz
Boost clock
4.2 GHz
Multiplier
37
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4-2933
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
46.933 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it as a cheap way to get basic gaming without a graphics card. The usual gripe is it feels outdated for modern games and tasks.

Pros
  • Four real gaming cores for cheap
  • No graphics card needed at all
  • Runs cool on stock cooler
  • Good upgrade path on AM4
Cons
  • No PCIe 4.0 support
  • Integrated graphics not for gaming
  • Only four real CPU cores
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 3400G

This is a decent budget all-in-one chip for basic gaming, but its older Zen+ architecture holds back the CPU side.

Get it if you want a cheap starter PC for light gaming or office work without needing a separate graphics card. Skip it if you plan to add a dedicated GPU later, as newer budget CPUs are faster for the same price.

Buy it if…

  • You need a cheap gaming PC without a separate graphics card.
  • You want a basic office or home computer that feels fast enough.
  • You're building a small media server that needs decent built-in video.
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