AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i5-7500
28.3Single-core27.9
25.8Multi-core23.8
23.8Gamingspec-based23.1
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-7500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G scores 26 against 24.9 for Intel Core i5-7500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 2400G edges ahead in multi-core and single-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
- 44% higher PassMark: 8,707 vs 6,041
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,963 vs 3,400
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $169 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-7500
- 50% higher L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz+3% | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2400G | Intel Core i5-7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,265Bottom 20% | 1,290+2%Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,963+17%Bottom 12% | 3,400Bottom 10% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,070Bottom 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 3,950Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 8,707+44%Bottom 13% | 6,041Bottom 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,139Bottom 8% | 2,244+5%Bottom 13% |
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