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AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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AMDRyzen 5 5600GIntelCore i5-10400F
Overview
ReleasedApril 2021May 2020
Cores and clocks
Cores66
Threads1212
Base clock3.9 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock4.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L3 cache16 MB12 MB
CoresZen 3; Cezanne; monolithic processor with simultaneous multithreading.Hyper-Threading supported; Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 supported, without Turbo Boost Max 3.0 or Thermal Velocity Boost.
ClocksUnlocked for overclocking; configurable TDP 45–65 W.Locked CPU multiplier (Intel support). ComputerBase reports an Intel-confirmed 134 W PL2 limit for 28 seconds; the current Intel specification page publishes TDP only.
Cache3 MB L2; 16 MB L3.–
Graphics and AI
Built-in graphicsYesNo
GraphicsRadeon Graphics; seven graphics cores at 1900 MHz; Vega architecture (TechSpot).No integrated graphics; a separate graphics card is required (Intel support).
Platform
SocketAM4LGA1200
Base power65 W65 W
UnlockedYesNo
Cooler in the boxYes–
Memory supportDDR4; two channels; up to 3200 MT/s.Up to 128 GB; two channels; DDR4-2666; 41.6 GB/s maximum bandwidth; ECC not supported.
PCIePCIe 3.0.PCIe 3.0; 16 CPU lanes, configured as 1×16, 2×8 or 1×8+2×4.
ProcessTSMC 7nm FinFET.14 nm; Comet Lake; 37.5 × 37.5 mm package; 100°C maximum junction temperature. ComputerBase identifies G1 six-core-die and Q0 ten-core-die versions with the same published core, cache and clock specifications; its G1 sample uses thermal paste under the heat spreader, while Q0 is soldered.
CoolerRetail boxed processor includes AMD Wraith Stealth; maximum operating temperature 95°C. AMD records the original OEM launch on 13 April 2021; boxed DIY availability followed in August (TechSpot and Tom's Hardware).–

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