AMD Ryzen 3 4300G vs Intel Core i5-9400
31.3Single-core30.3
28.4Multi-core27.5
24.4Gamingspec-based27.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 4300G3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 4300G scores 28.3 against 28.4 for Intel Core i5-9400. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
- 50% lower process: 7 nm vs 14 nm
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1.5 MB
- 31% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400
- 125% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 4 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| 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 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+31% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 9 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (6 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | Intel Core i5-9400 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 10,088+8%Bottom 18% | 9,350Bottom 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,450+2%Bottom 18% | 2,412Bottom 16% |
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