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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-8400 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018. The Intel Core i5-8400 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8400 was released in Q4/2017. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | Intel Core i5 |
AMD Ryzen 2000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000 |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Coffee Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i5-7400 |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Successor | Intel Core i5-9400 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-8400 has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8400 is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz | |
GPU Generation | 9.5 | |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
Execution units | 24 | |
Shader | 192 | |
Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB | |
DirectX Version | 12 | |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-8400 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
L2 Cache | ||
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 9.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-8400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-8400 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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12 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1151-2 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
195 $ | Release price | 260 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
6C 6T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8400
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz |
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