AMD Ryzen Z1 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD Ryzen Z1 or AMD Ryzen Z1 – 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 Z1 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2023 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen Z1 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Z1, you'll need a motherboard with a FP8 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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen Z1 Name Intel Core i5-10400
AMD Ryzen 7040 Group Intel Core i 10000
6 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen Z1 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Z1 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 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.
No Overclocking No
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Zen 4 Cores 6x
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Z1 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Z1 uses the AMD Radeon 740M Graphics, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 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.
1.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
4 Execution units 24
Q3/2023 Release date Q4/2017
2.5 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
10 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
4 nm Technology 14 nm
AMD Radeon 740M Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 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.
256.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR5-5600, LPDDR5X-7500 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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
15 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
30 W TDP up None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Z1 is manufactured using a 4 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 i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q3/2023 Release date Q2/2020
-- Release price 182 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
FP8 Socket LGA 1200
Phoenix (Zen 4) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
8853
8853
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen Z1
6C 12T @ 3.5 GHz
1869
1869
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120