Intel Core i5-11400F vs AMD EPYC 9634

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Intel Core i5-11400F or Intel Core i5-11400F – 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 Intel Core i5-11400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD EPYC 9634 features 84 processor cores and has the capability to manage 168 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9634, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
11 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family AMD EPYC
Intel Core i5-11400F Name AMD EPYC 9634
Intel Core i 11000 Group AMD EPYC 9004
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400F is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD EPYC 9634 has 84 CPU cores and can calculate 168 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9634 is 2.25 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.25 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 84
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
12 Threads 168
6x Cores 84x Zen 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 9634 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 51.2 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 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 12
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 6.0 TB
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR5-4800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 461.0 GB/s
 
 

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 290 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 290 W
None TDP down 240 W
None TDP up 300 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400F 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD EPYC 9634 is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 384.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 84.0 MB
LGA 1200 Socket SP5
-- Part Number 100-000000797
157 $ Release price 10304 $
Q1/2021 Release date Q4/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022
12.0 MB L3-Cache 384.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Rocket Lake S Architecture Genoa (Zen 4)
14 nm Technology 5 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI