AMD Athlon II X3 425e vs AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE

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CPU lineage

AMD Athlon II X3 425e or AMD Athlon II X3 425e – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
1 Generation 2
AMD Athlon II X3 425e Name AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE
AMD Athlon II Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) Group AMD Ryzen 3000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3 Threads 8
None None 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
3x Cores 4x
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
-- Shaders 704
-- Technology 14 nm
-- GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
-- Execution units 11
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 8
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP down 25 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
45 nm Technology 12 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.5 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Chiplet
AM3 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Rana Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2019
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11