Intel Core i5-10400F vs AMD RX-216TD

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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 RX-216TD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-216TD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD R
Intel Core i5-10400F Name AMD RX-216TD
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
10 Generation 1
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
 
 

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 RX-216TD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216TD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 2
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
6x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD RX-216TD 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
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45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 12 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 RX-216TD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
LGA 1200 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
157 $ Release price --
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2015
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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Comet Lake S Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
14 nm Technology 28 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt