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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics vs Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400: Comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400: the l3 cache difference

On l3 cache the spread is 67%, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 4 MB against Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 12 MB, so Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 takes it. Add l2 cache to that, 2 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 versus 7.5 MB on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400, and the pattern holds. Add pcie lanes to that, 8 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 versus 20 on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400, and the pattern holds.

Which should you buy, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 or Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400?

The AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. it is the wrong buy for enthusiasts wanting to overclock, the unlocked i5-11600K offers that flexibility. The same goes for budget-conscious desktop builders wanting genuine generational improvement over 10th Gen Comet Lake at a similar price.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket status and market segment are identical here. They match on 5 further specifications as well.

Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 or Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400?

The Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 asks 22% more, $182 against $149 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11.

Frequently asked questions

Do the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400 differ on total cores?

Yes. Total Cores reads 4 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 versus 6 on the Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400.

Is the SMT Enabled the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400?

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

Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Ryzen 5
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Core i5
  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Desktops, Boxed Processor
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Desktop
  • Model Number

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    YD3400C5FHBOX
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    11400
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Picasso
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Rocket Lake
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    2019
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2021
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    65 W
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    65 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Desktop
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Desktop
  • Microarchitecture

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Zen+
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Rocket Lake, 11th Gen Intel Core
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    AM4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    FCLGA1200
  • Socket Status

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    End of Life
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    End of Life
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    12 nm
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    10nm SuperFin (Intel 7)
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    6Best
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    6Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    0
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    0
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    8
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    12Best
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Yes
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    3.7 GHz
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2.6 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    4.2 GHz
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    4.4 GHz
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    2 MB-73%
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    7.5 MBBest
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    4 MB-67%
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    12 MBBest
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    45-65W
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    65 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    DDR4
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    DDR4
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    2933 MT/sBest
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    4 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    2
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    2
  • ECC Support

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    No
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Yes
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Radeon RX Vega 11
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Intel UHD Graphics 730
  • iGPU Compute Units

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    11
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    24
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    PCIe 3.0
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    PCIe 4.0
  • PCIe Lanes

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    8-60%
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    20
  • Launch MSRP

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    $149
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    $182
  • Retail Availability

    AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
    Retail
    Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Retail

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Graphics if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).

    Choose 11400 if you want the higher L2 cache (7.5 MB vs 2 MB), the higher L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher PCIe lanes (20 vs 8).

    Price comparison

    RetailerAMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 GraphicsIntel 11th Gen Intel Core i5 11400
    Consumercarts listing

    $149.00

    View on Consumercarts listing
    Amazon

    $182.00

    View on Amazon
    NeweggView on Newegg

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