Core i5-9400F vs Ryzen 3 3100
The Core i5-9400F is about 6% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-9400F is 6% faster (35 vs 33).
- Cores: Core i5-9400F has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-9400F 65 W, Ryzen 3 3100 65 W; the Core i5-9400F delivers 6% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 3 3100 is 1 year newer (2020 vs 2019).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-9400F | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 35 | 33 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 9th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |