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Intel Core i5-9400F vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Last updated: 2024-01-22

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Intel Core i5-9400F		AMD Ryzen 5 2600
CPU comparison Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - 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 Intel Core i5-9400F has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-9400F was released in Q1/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018.

Intel Core i5 (334)	Family	AMD Ryzen 5 (87)
Intel Core i 9000 (34)	CPU group	AMD Ryzen 2000 (9)
9	Generation	2
Coffee Lake S Refresh	Architecture	Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
Intel Core i5-10400F	Successor	AMD Ryzen 5 3600

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i5-9400F is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz).
Intel Core i5-9400F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6	Cores	6
6	Threads	12
normal	Core architecture	normal
No	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	Yes
2.90 GHz	Frequency	3.40 GHz
4.10 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.90 GHz
3.90 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.70 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i5-9400F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
No	Codec h264	No
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
No	Codec AVC	No
No	Codec VC-1	No
No	Codec JPEG	No

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i5-9400F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i5-9400F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR4-2933
128 GB	Max. Memory	64 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
42.7 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	46.9 GB/s
No	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
9.00 MB	L3 Cache	16.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
16	PCIe lanes	20
15.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	19.7 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-9400F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W.
Intel Core i5-9400F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	65 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
100 °C	Tjunction max.	95 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i5-9400F has a 9.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 cache has a total of 16.00 MB.

Intel Core i5-9400F	Characteristic	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
14 nm	Technology	12 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2	ISA extensions	SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
LGA 1151-2	Socket	AM4 (PGA 1331)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	AMD-V, SVM
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2019	Release date	Q2/2018
157 $	Release price	195 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 6 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400F (100%)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (92%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 9 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i5-9400F (82%)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (98%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i5-9400F Geekbench 6 MT: 5,164 / 157 $	32.89
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Geekbench 6 MT: 5,387 / 195 $	27.63

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	1005 (97%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	1040 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	5341 (71%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	7555 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	1346 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	1233 (92%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	5164 (96%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	5387 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	1085 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	977 (90%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	4722 (88%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	5351 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	423 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	374 (88%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	2407 (88%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	2736 (100%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	74 (71%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	104 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	9463 (72%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	13230 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	367.5 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	292.5 (80%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	459 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	424 (92%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz	2550 (76%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	3340 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz	177 (100%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	158 (89%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-9400F 6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz	987 (76%)
	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	1305 (100%)

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