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Intel Core i5-9400F | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G - 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 3400G has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G was released in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
Intel Core i 9000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000G |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-10400F | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-9400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9400F is 2.90 GHz (4.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 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 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics |
GPU frequency | 1.40 GHz | |
GPU (Turbo) | ||
GPU Generation | 8 | |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
Execution units | 11 | |
Shader | 704 | |
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 | 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 Intel Core i5-9400F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-9400F is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 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 | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-9400F is manufactured in 14 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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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 | Q2/2019 |
157 $ | Release price | 165 $ |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics @ 1.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G |
Unknown | Memory PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G CSL PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G dercomputerladen PC mit Ryzen 5 3400G |