Comparing AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF vs Intel Core i5-9400

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and the Intel Core i5-9400. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF Intel Core i5-9400
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  AMD Ryzen Intel Core i5
• Generation
  2 9
• CPU group
  AMD Ryzen 2000 Intel Core i 9000
• Predecessor
  -- Intel Core i5-8400
• Successor
  -- Intel Core i5-10400

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400 CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  3.20 GHz 2.90 GHz
• CPU Cores
  6 6
• Turbo (1 Core)
  3.60 GHz 4.10 GHz
• CPU Threads
  12 6
• Turbo (6 Cores)
  3.40 GHz 3.90 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  Yes No
• Overclocking
  Yes No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400 CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  no iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 630
• GPU frequency
  0.35 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo 1.05 GHz
• Execution units
  24
• Shader
  192
• Max. GPU Memory
  -- 64 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  9.5
• DirectX Version
  12
• Technology
  14 nm
• Release date
  Q4/2017

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400 processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

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

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF or Intel Core i5-9400.

• Memory type
  DDR4-2666 DDR4-2666
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• ECC
  Yes No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe version
  3.0 3.0
• PCIe lanes
  20 16

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF or Intel Core i5-9400. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400 CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  65 W 65 W
• Tjunction max.
  95 °C 100 °C

Contrast the specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400 CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  AMD-V, SVM VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• L3-Cache
  16.00 MB 9.00 MB
• Architecture
  Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Coffee Lake S Refresh
• Technology
  12 nm 14 nm
• Socket
  AM4 LGA 1151-2
• Release date
  Q4/2019 Q2/2019

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF and Intel Core i5-9400. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Asus ROG GL702ZC-GC174T HP Slim S01-pF0013ngAnkermann AC Agentur1 PC PC Intel Core i5-9400Kiebel Aufrüst Gamer PC (v9) Intel Core i5 9400MEDION ERAZER P66065 Gaming Desktop mit Intel Core i5-9400