Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s – 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core2 Quad Family AMD Ryzen 9
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
2 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is 2.66 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 8x
None None 4.0 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Execution units 8
-- Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 512
GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
-- GPU frequency 1.75 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 9
-- Technology 7 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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
None TDP up 54 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2009 Release date Q2/2021
LGA 775 Socket FP6
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
45 nm Technology 7 nm