AMD Ryzen 5 1500X vs AMD Ryzen 5 2400G

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X – 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 5 1500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Name AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 704
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 11
-- GPU frequency 1.25 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
 
 

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 46.9 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 DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 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.
None TDP down 46 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2018
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
265 $ Release price 165 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 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 AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
15234
15234
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
13479
13479

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3642
3642
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3174
3174

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2207
2207
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
2167
2167

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1811
1811
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1775
1775

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
811
811
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
712
712

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
534.4
534.4
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
512.2
512.2

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
387
387
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
341
341

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X and AMD Ryzen 5 2400G in leaderboards