AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs Intel Core i5-8400
33.4Single-core31.1
29.6Multi-core28.6
24.4Gamingspec-based27.2
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 41002 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 4100 scores 29.4 against 29 for Intel Core i5-8400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 3 4100 edges ahead in single-core and multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 4100
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 36% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- 19% higher PassMark: 11,027 vs 9,235
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $182
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8400
- 125% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 4 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 7 nm+50% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 9 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | — | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Intel Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,370Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,900Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,150Bottom 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 6,400Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 11,027+19%Bottom 20% | 9,235Bottom 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,531+7%Bottom 20% | 2,364Bottom 14% |
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