AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Intel Core i5-10400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G or AMD Ryzen 5 4600G – 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 4600G 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 4600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G Name Intel Core i5-10400
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Zen 2 Cores 6x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q1/2020 Release date Q4/2017
7 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
448 Shaders 192
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9 Generation 9.5
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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.
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 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 i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2020
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
154 $ Release price 182 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
15922
15922
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
9348
9348
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8164
8164

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4867
4867

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6120
6120
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
5710
5710

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
5877
5877
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4216
4216
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3551
3551

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
3398
3398
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1554
1554
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1524
1524
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1221
1221
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1206
1206
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
472
472
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
195
195
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
190
190

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
137
137
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
110
110