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AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F: Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F: the l3 cache difference

On l3 cache the spread is 56%, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 4 MB against Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F 9 MB, so Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F takes it. Add pcie lanes to that, 8 on the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G versus 16 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F, and the pattern holds. They differ on integrated graphics too, Yes on the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G versus No on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F. They differ on socket too, AM4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G versus FCLGA1151 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F.

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F: which one fits your build

Take the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G for budget gaming desktop builds wanting to skip a discrete GPU entirely with genuinely capable integrated graphics. Avoid it for buyers with access to the Ryzen 5 3400G, that Zen+ refresh offers a modest but real clock speed improvement. Take the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F for budget gaming desktop builds wanting genuine 6-core performance at an accessible F-suffix price. It is not the one for buyers wanting integrated graphics or needing hyperthreading for lightly multi-threaded work.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, tdp, socket status, form factor and market segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.

Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 2400G or Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F?

They cost within a few percent of each other, $167 versus $169 when we last looked.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G versus 6 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F.

Is the Base Power the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F?

It is. Both are listed at 65 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    AMD
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Intel
  • Product Line

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Ryzen 5
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Desktop
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    2400G
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    9400F
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Raven Ridge
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Coffee Lake
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    2018
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    2019
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    65 W
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    65 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    None
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Desktop
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Zen+, Ryzen 2000 Series
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Coffee Lake
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    AM4
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    FCLGA1151
  • Socket Status

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    End of Life
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    End of Life
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    14 nm
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    14 nm
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    4
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    6Best
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    4
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    6Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    0
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    0
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    8Best
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    6
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Yes
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    No
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    3.6 GHz
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    2.9 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    3.9 GHz
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    4.1 GHz
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    2 MBBest
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    1.5 MB-25%
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    4 MB-56%
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    9 MBBest
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    65 W
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    65 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    DDR4
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    DDR4-2666
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    2933 MT/sBest
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    2666 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    2
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    2
  • ECC Support

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    No
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Yes
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    No
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    No
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    PCIe 3.0
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    3.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    8-50%
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    16
  • Launch MSRP

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    $169
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    $167
  • Retail Availability

    AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
    Discontinued
    Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Retail

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 2400G if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1.5 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).

    Choose 9400F if you want the higher L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher PCIe lanes (16 vs 8).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAMD Ryzen 5 2400GIntel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400F
    Consumercarts listing

    $169.00

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    $167.00

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

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