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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 5 2400G vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Ryzen 5 2400G is quite a bit slower than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $63.00 more expensive!

  • Available for $163.00
  • Up to 36% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Ryzen 5 3500X ranks 14 points higher.

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Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores.

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Ryzen 5 2400G has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 28 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp
Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X boosts 5% higher.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X is $63.00 cheaper.

AM4
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AM4
Raven Ridge
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Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
Radeon RX Vega 11
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No Integrated Graphics
2933 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 5 2400G or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X. It's 70% faster than the Ryzen 5 2400G on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 5 3500X than Ryzen 5 2400G?expand_more
70% 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 5 2400G 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 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen 5 2400G scores 20/100, 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 5 2400G 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 5 2400G or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Ryzen 5 3500X is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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