Intel Core i5-11400F vs AMD EPYC 9634

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Intel Core i5-11400F or Intel Core i5-11400F – 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 i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9634 features 84 processor cores and has the capability to manage 168 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9634, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-11400F Name AMD EPYC 9634
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
11 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9634 has 84 CPU cores and can calculate 168 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9634 is 2.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
6x Cores 84x Zen 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.25 GHz
6 CPU Cores 84
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 168
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9634 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 12
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 290 W watts.
None TDP down 240 W
None TDP up 300 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 290 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400F 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 EPYC 9634 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 384.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2022
LGA 1200 Socket SP5
3.0 MB L2-Cache 84.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 384.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number 100-000000797
Rocket Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
157 $ Release price 10304 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 5 nm