AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 or AMD Ryzen 5 4500 – 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 4500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
3 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Name Intel Core i5-10400F
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 3.6 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.
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
6x Zen 2 Cores 6x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
-- Shaders --
-- Technology --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X --
-- Generation --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- VC-1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h264 --
-- VP8 --
-- AVC --
-- VP9 --
 
 

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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
129 $ Release price 157 $
7 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
16220
16220
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12399
12399

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6432
6432
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
4891
4891

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6120
6120
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5430
5430

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1529
1529
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1182
1182
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120