Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 4 core processor released in Q2/2009 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2021. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000G (16) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Cezanne (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600G |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G clocks with 3.90 GHz (4.40 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 7 |
-- | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) |
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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 88 W |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is at 19.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
45 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2009 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
10,202 CB R23 MC @ 74 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
Unknown | Unknown |