Intel Core i5-9400F | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS - 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 8640HS has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS was released in Q1/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) |
9 | Generation | 7 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS |
Intel Core i5-10400F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-9400F is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.90 GHz (4.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (5.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.00 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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 760M |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-9400F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
9.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe 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 8640HS is 28 W. |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 54 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-9400F has a 9.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS cache has a total of 22.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1151-2 | Socket | FP8 |
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 | Q1/2024 |
157 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 5.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-9400F | AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS |
Unknown | Unknown |