AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i3-8100

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G – 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-8100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
AMD Ryzen 2000G Group Intel Core i 8000
1 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G Name Intel Core i3-8100
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100 is 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal 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.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
704 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
11 Execution units 24
1.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
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 46.9 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 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.
46 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
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
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
165 $ Release price 117 $
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Coffee Lake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
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 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
15234
15234
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
12193
12193

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4800
4800
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3618
3618

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4295
4295
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3834
3834

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3627
3627
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3368
3368

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3435
3435
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
2660
2660

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3174
3174
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2207
2207
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1579
1579

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1775
1775
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1444
1444

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1099
1099

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1021
1021
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
912
912

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
811
811
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
616
616

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
387
387
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
364
364

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
155
155
Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
154
154

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G and Intel Core i3-8100 in leaderboards