AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i5-6600K
28.3Single-core29
25.8Multi-core24
23.8Gamingspec-based23.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G scores 26 against 25.4 for Intel Core i5-6600K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
- 100% higher threads: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 38% higher PassMark: 8,707 vs 6,311
- 29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,963 vs 3,350
- Lower launch price: $169 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- 50% higher L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+3% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,265Bottom 20% | 1,300+3%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,963+18%Bottom 12% | 3,350Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,110Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 4,050Bottom 8% |
| PassMark | 8,707+38%Bottom 13% | 6,311Bottom 7% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,139Bottom 8% | 2,314+8%Bottom 14% |
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