AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i3-8300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G – 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 Ryzen 5 2400G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-8300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G Name Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 8
AMD Ryzen 2000G Group Intel Core i 8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300 is 3.7 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.25 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
704 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 62 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 62 W
46 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-8300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2018 Release date Q4/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Raven Ridge (Zen) Architecture Coffee Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151-2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
165 $ Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
15234
15234
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
12532
12532

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4295
4295
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3941
3941

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3868
3868
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3425
3425
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
3174
3174

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1296
1296
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1099
1099

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1040
1040
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
854
854

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
811
811
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
633
633

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
158
158
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
155
155

AMD Ryzen 5 2400G and Intel Core i3-8300 in leaderboards