AMD Ryzen 5 3400G vs Intel Core i5-9400F
27.6Single-core26.8
27.2Multi-core28.4
25.6Gamingspec-based27.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3400G5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G scores 26.9 against 27.8 for Intel Core i5-9400F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-9400F edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- 33% higher threads: 8 vs 6
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1.5 MB
- 28% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- 125% higher L3 cache: 9 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 9 MB+125% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,080Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 5,900Bottom 13% |
| PassMark | 9,151Bottom 14% | 9,463+3%Bottom 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,304Bottom 14% | 2,420+5%Bottom 17% |
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