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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400 l3 cache compared
On l3 cache the spread is 72%, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 32 MB against Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400 9 MB, so AMD Ryzen 5 3600 takes it. Add l2 cache to that, 3 MB on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus 1.5 MB on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400, and the pattern holds. Add pcie lanes to that, 20 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus 16 on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400, and the pattern holds. There is a split on product line as well, Ryzen 5 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus Core i5 on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400: which one fits your build
it is not the pick for buyers wanting integrated graphics, this chip requires a discrete GPU. It also earns its place with budget-conscious gaming and productivity desktop builds wanting genuine value from an efficient 6-core chip. The Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400 is the one to take for budget-conscious gaming desktop builds wanting genuine 6-core performance without overclocking, though it is the wrong buy for enthusiasts wanting to overclock, the unlocked i5-8600K offers that flexibility.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, tdp and socket status read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400?
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 asks 9% more, $199 against $182 for the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400 differ on total threads?
Yes. Total Threads reads 12 on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 versus 6 on the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400.
Is the Form Factor the same on the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Which is cheaper, AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400?
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 asks 9% more, $199 against $182 for the Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- AMD
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Intel
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Ryzen 5
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Core i5
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Desktop
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Desktop
Model Number
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 3600
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 8400
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Matisse
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Coffee Lake
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 2019
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 2017
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 65 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- None
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Desktop
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Desktop
Microarchitecture
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Zen 2, Ryzen 3000 Series
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Coffee Lake
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- AM4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- FCLGA1151
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- End of Life
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- TSMC 7nm FinFET
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 6
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 6
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 6
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 0
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 12Best
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 6
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Yes
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 3.6 GHz
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 2.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 4.2 GHz
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 4.0 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 3 MBBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 1.5 MB-50%
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 32 MBBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 9 MB-72%
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 65 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 65 W
Max Turbo Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 88 W
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- DDR4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 3200 MT/sBest
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 2666 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 2
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 2
ECC Support
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- No
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- No
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Yes
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 4
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 20
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- 16-20%
Launch MSRP
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- $199
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- $182
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Retail
- Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 3600 if you want the higher L2 cache (3 MB vs 1.5 MB), the higher L3 cache (32 MB vs 9 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 8400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $199.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $182.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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