AMD Opteron X3418 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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AMD Opteron X3418 or AMD Opteron X3418 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Opteron X3418 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3418, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
0 Generation 10
AMD Opteron X3418 Name Intel Core i5-10400
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3418 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3418 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 12
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.0 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4x Cores 6x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3418 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3418 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
384 Shaders 192
0 nm Technology 14 nm
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0 Direct X 12
0 Generation 9.5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3418 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 182 $
28 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
OX3418AAY43KA Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
FP4 Socket LGA 1200
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Comet Lake S
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11