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AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 56%, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 4 MB against Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 9 MB, so Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 takes it. Pcie lanes runs the same way, 8 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 versus 16 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400, another win for Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400. There is a split on product line as well, Ryzen 5 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 versus Core i5 on the Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400.
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400: which one fits your build
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 i5-9600K offers that flexibility. The same goes for mainstream desktop builders wanting genuine 6-core performance with a fallback integrated GPU.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket status and release year included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 or Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400?
Cost splits them too. AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 sits at $149, Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 at $182, 22% more.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 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 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400.
Is the Market Segment the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, 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 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Core i5
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Desktops, Boxed Processor
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Desktop
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- YD3400C5FHBOX
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 9400
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Picasso
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Coffee Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 2019
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 2019
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 65 W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Desktop
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Zen+
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Coffee Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- AM4
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- FCLGA1151
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- End of Life
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 12 nm
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 4
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 6Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 4
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 6Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 0
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 8Best
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 6
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Yes
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 3.7 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 2.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 4.2 GHz
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 4.1 GHz
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 4 MB-56%
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 9 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 45-65W
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- DDR4
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 2933 MT/sBest
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 2666 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 2
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 2
ECC Support
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- No
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Yes
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Yes
iGPU Model
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Radeon RX Vega 11
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Copilot Plus Certified
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- No
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- No
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- PCIe 3.0
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- 8-50%
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- 16
Launch MSRP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- $149
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- $182
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics
- Retail
- Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose Graphics if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 9400 if you want the higher L3 cache (9 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher PCIe lanes (16 vs 8).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i5 9400 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $149.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $182.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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