AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs Intel Core i5-7400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – 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 Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-7400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000
1 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name Intel Core i5-7400
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7400 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-7400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7400 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
135 $ Release price 220 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
11124
11124
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3732
3732

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3346
3346
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
2803
2803

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1594
1594
Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1444
1444

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1175
1175
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
564
564
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553