AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i5-9400F
28.4Single-core30.1
37.2Multi-core27.9
43Gamingspec-based27.8
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9400F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9). Intel Core i5-9400F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 28
- 167% higher threads: 16 vs 6
- 167% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 89% higher PassMark: 17,600 vs 9,300
- 78% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 9 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9400F
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,400 vs 1,255
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+167% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+28% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+5% | 4.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+167% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+78% | 9 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | 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 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,400+12%Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+47%Bottom 32% | 4,500Bottom 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+4%Bottom 19% | 1,080Bottom 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+78%Bottom 39% | 5,900Bottom 18% |
| PassMark | 17,600+89%Bottom 30% | 9,300Bottom 15% |
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