Intel Core i5-10400F vs AMD Athlon II X3 425e

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Intel Core i5-10400F or Intel Core i5-10400F – 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 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.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10400F Name AMD Athlon II X3 425e
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
6 CPU Cores 3
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6x Cores 3x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 3
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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 45 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400F 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1200 Socket AM3
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2011
Comet Lake S Architecture Rana
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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14 nm Technology 45 nm