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AMD Ryzen 3 2200U vs AMD Ryzen 3 5400U: Comparison
Ryzen 3 2200U vs Ryzen 3 5400U: the l3 cache difference
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Ryzen 3 2200U 4 MB against Ryzen 3 5400U 8 MB, which puts Ryzen 3 5400U 50% ahead. On total cores there is little in it, 2 on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 5400U. On performance cores there is little in it, 2 on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 5400U. Total threads is closer, 4 on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 8 on the Ryzen 3 5400U. They differ on p-core boost clock too, 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 4.0 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 2.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 2.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5400U. L2 cache runs the same way, 1 MB on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 5400U, another win for Ryzen 3 5400U. They differ on socket too, FP5 on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus FP6 on the Ryzen 3 5400U. There is a split on product line as well, Ryzen 3 on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus Ryzen on the Ryzen 3 5400U.
Which should you buy, Ryzen 3 2200U or Ryzen 3 5400U?
Take the Ryzen 3 2200U for the most budget-conscious thin-and-light laptops focused on basic browsing and productivity. It is the wrong buy for any multitasking or demanding computing, the 2-core count is a genuine ceiling. The Ryzen 3 5400U suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, market segment and smt enabled read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen 3 2200U and Ryzen 3 5400U differ on form factor?
Yes. Form Factor reads Laptop on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus Laptops, Desktops on the Ryzen 3 5400U.
Is the Base Power the same on the Ryzen 3 2200U and Ryzen 3 5400U?
It is. Both are listed at 15 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Ryzen 3
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Ryzen
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Laptop
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Laptops, Desktops
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 2200U
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 5400U
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Raven Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Cezanne
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 2018
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 2021
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 15 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- AMD Radeon Vega 3
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- AMD Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Laptop
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- FP5
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- FP6
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 14 nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- TSMC 7nm FinFET
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 4Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 4Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 8Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 3.4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 4.0 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 1 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 2 MBBest
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 4 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 8 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- 15 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- DDR4-2400
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- DDR4, LPDDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 2200U if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 5400U if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB) and the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).