Core i5-6400 vs Ryzen 3 1200
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (24 vs 24).
- Cores: both have 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-6400 65 W, Ryzen 3 1200 65 W.
- Age: the Ryzen 3 1200 is 2 years newer (2017 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-6400 | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 24 | 24 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |