AMD Opteron X3418 vs Intel Core i5-10400

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AMD Opteron X3418 or AMD Opteron X3418 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Opteron X3418 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD Opteron series.
To use the AMD Opteron X3418, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Opteron Family Intel Core i5
AMD Opteron X3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
0 Generation 10
AMD Opteron X3418 Name Intel Core i5-10400
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Opteron X3418 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Opteron X3418 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400 is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
No Overclocking No
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Opteron X3418 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Opteron X3418 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- Release date Q4/2017
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 24
0 Generation 9.5
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Toronto) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0 Direct X 12
384 Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
-- Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
35 W TDP up None
12 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Opteron X3418 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2020
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 182 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
FP4 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
OX3418AAY43KA Part Number --
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
28 nm Technology 14 nm
Toronto (Excavator) Architecture Comet Lake S