Ryzen 5 8400F vs i5-650

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-650
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.42
Ryzen 5 8400F
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.30
+977%

Ryzen 5 8400F outperforms Core i5-650 by a whopping 977% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2206457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.9364.44
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.8422.28
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Phoenix (2023−2024)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)1 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$35$170

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 8400F has 1207% better value for money than i5-650.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size81 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors382 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156AM5
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI++
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsN/A
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-650 1.42
Ryzen 5 8400F 15.30
+977%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-650 2253
Ryzen 5 8400F 24302
+979%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.42 15.30
Recency 7 January 2010 1 April 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 5 8400F has a 977.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 12.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8400F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-650 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-650 and Ryzen 5 8400F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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