Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost
4.0 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming5
Productivity5
Single-core5
Multi-core17
Power efficiency5
Lab scores
Performance score5
Cores4
Threads8
Boost clock (GHz)4.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p11 fps
1440p9 fps
4K6 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.3 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4-2933
- Base power (TDP)
- 35W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the low power draw and quiet operation for a basic office PC or HTPC. The common complaint is the integrated graphics are too weak for anything beyond light gaming.
Pros
- Sips power, runs cool and quiet
- Perfect for compact office builds
- Plays light games without a GPU
- Handles everyday multitasking with ease
Cons
- Zen+ architecture feels dated
- Integrated graphics not for gaming
- Limited PCIe lanes for expansion
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 3400GE
A budget desktop APU that trades peak speed for drastically lower power draw, perfect for small, quiet builds.
Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact office or home-theater PC that handles everyday tasks quietly. Skip it if you want modern gaming or heavy multitasking, as older Zen+ architecture and limited threads lag behind.
Buy it if…
- You want a super low-power office PC that stays quiet.
- You need a cheap media server running 24/7.
- You're building a basic home server for file storage.
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