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Core i5-7400 vs Ryzen 5 3500U

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Performance score

Core i5-7400 2017 · 4/4 cores/threads, 65 W
14.89 +6%
Ryzen 5 3500U 2019 · 4/8 cores/threads
13.99

Core i5-7400 is 6% faster than Ryzen 5 3500U by our estimate.

The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.

Real tests

What the test measures

Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.

CPU rendering (Blender)

faster than 24% of tested · runs: 13

Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.

Overview

Core i5-7400Ryzen 5 3500U
Score (0–100) 14.89 13.99
Ranking position 473 484
Power efficiency (0–100) 11.97 no data
Type Desktop Laptop
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Architecture Kaby Lake Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)
Release date Q1 2017 Q1 2019

Specifications

Core i5-7400Ryzen 5 3500U
Cores 4 4
Threads 4 8
Base clock 3 GHz 2.1 GHz
Boost clock 3.5 GHz 3.7 GHz
L3 cache 6 MB 4 MB
Process node 14 nm no data
Unlocked multiplier no no
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 630 Radeon Vega 8
NPU (AI accelerator) no no

Compatibility

Core i5-7400Ryzen 5 3500U
Socket LGA1151 no data
TDP 65 W no data

Memory and PCI Express

Core i5-7400Ryzen 5 3500U
Memory type DDR4-2133/2400 no data
Memory channels 2 no data
Max memory 64 GB no data
PCI Express version 3.0 no data
PCIe lanes 16 no data

Pros and cons

Core i5-7400

  • 6% higher overall score
  • bigger L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB

Ryzen 5 3500U

  • more threads: 8 vs 4
  • newer: released in 2019

Other comparisons

Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.

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