AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs Intel Core i5-9400F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X – 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 2300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-9400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-9400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Name Intel Core i5-9400F
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
2 Generation 9
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-9400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-9400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 Threads 6
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-9400F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured using a 12 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 i5-9400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
Q3/2018 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
12 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 157 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 9.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
5164
5164
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3279
3279

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
4722
4722
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3097
3097

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1346
1346
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1180
1180

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1085
1085
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1012
1012

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1028
1028
Intel Core i5-9400F
6C 6T @ 2.9 GHz
1020
1020