Intel Core i5-3470 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-3470 or Intel Core i5-3470 – 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 i5-3470 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
3 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3470 Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3470 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3470 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
48 Shaders 704
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2018
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 11
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 1.25 GHz
7 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 77 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.
None TDP down 46 W
77 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3470 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
184 $ Release price 165 $
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4800
4800
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2603
2603

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3435
3435
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1592
1592

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3174
3174
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2566
2566

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
2199
2199
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1350
1350

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1922
1922
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1010
1010

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1021
1021
Intel Core i5-3470
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
682
682

Intel Core i5-3470 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G in leaderboards