AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U vs Intel Core i5-2400S

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AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U or AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U – 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 PRO 5450U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2400S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U Name Intel Core i5-2400S
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 5000U Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-2400S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400S is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), 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 i5-2400S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
384 Shaders 48
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2011
1.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
9 Generation 6
7 nm Technology 32 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 6
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 10.1
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
25 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2400S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
Cezanne (Zen 3) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
7 nm Technology 32 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Release price --
FP6 Socket LGA 1155
16.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
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