AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Intel Core i3-9320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a remarkably consistent picture: the Intel Core i3-9320 wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE. The margins are narrow but uniform, ranging from a 2.2% advantage to a 2.4% advantage across every test iteration.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i3-9320 scores 630 against the Ryzen's 615, a 2.4% lead. The single-core R15 result shows the same pattern: 88 versus 86, a 2.3% edge for Intel. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore delta holds at 2.4% with scores of 2626 and 2564, while the single-core test shows 370 against 362, a 2.2% gap. The R23 results continue the trend, with the Intel part scoring 6254 multicore and 882 single-core, versus 6107 and 862 for AMD, both deltas sitting at 2.4% and 2.3% respectively.

What stands out here is the consistency of the margin. The Ryzen 5 2400GE brings twice as many threads to the table, yet the i3-9320 still manages to outperform it in every multicore workload. This suggests the Intel part's higher clock speeds are compensating for its lack of simultaneous multithreading. The single-core deltas are slightly narrower than the multicore ones, which hints that the Ryzen's thread advantage does help close the gap somewhat in parallel workloads, even if it never fully overtakes the Intel chip.

Looking at average benchmark scores, the i3-9320 sits at 1808, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE records 1766, a difference of roughly 2.4% that aligns with the individual test results. The Intel processor also holds a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 42, versus 41 for the AMD part. The nearest rival data places the i3-9320 within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-6600K and 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-9100, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-5675C and 0.2% of the Intel Xeon E-2224. These comparisons show both processors occupying a similar performance tier, with the Intel chip holding a slight but persistent edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-9320 uses the Coffee Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It features 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support. Clock speeds are substantial: a 3.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The die size is 126 mm², and the cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE belongs to the Raven Ridge family, part of the 2000 series, built on the Zen architecture at GlobalFoundries using the same 14 nm process node. It also has 4 cores but doubles the thread count to 8 through simultaneous multithreading. Base clock is lower at 3.20 GHz, with a boost of 3.80 GHz. The die is considerably larger at 210 mm² and contains 4,950 million transistors, reflecting the integrated Vega graphics complex. Cache amounts differ notably: 128 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3, half of what Intel provides.

Memory bandwidth figures tell an interesting story. The Ryzen part claims 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel chip lists 38.4 GB/s, both using dual-channel DDR4. AMD's higher bandwidth may help offset its smaller L3 cache in memory-sensitive workloads. The integrated graphics also diverge sharply: Intel includes UHD Graphics 630, while AMD packs the Radeon RX Vega 11, a much more capable GPU solution on paper. The Ryzen 5 2400GE also has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, whereas the i3-9320 is locked.

Platform support differs as well. Intel uses Socket 1151 with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while AMD uses Socket AM4 with only 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The Intel part supports ECC memory, the AMD part does not. Both processors target the desktop segment, but the Ryzen 5 2400GE remains in active production while the i3-9320 is marked end-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 wins every single-core Cinebench test. It scores 88 in R15 single-core versus 86 for the Ryzen 5 2400GE, 370 versus 362 in R20, and 882 versus 862 in R23, with deltas of 2.3%, 2.2%, and 2.3% respectively.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 8 threads help it beat the i3-9320 in multicore tests?

A: No. Despite having 4 cores and 8 threads versus the Intel's 4 cores and 4 threads, the Ryzen 5 2400GE still loses all three multicore benchmarks. The i3-9320 leads by 2.4% in both Cinebench R15 multicore (630 versus 615) and R20 multicore (2626 versus 2564), and by 2.4% in R23 multicore (6254 versus 6107).

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 records an average benchmark score of 1808, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 1766. This places the Intel part at the 42nd percentile of all CPUs and the AMD part at the 41st percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 runs at a 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost, compared to the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 3.20 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The Intel chip holds a 0.50 GHz base advantage and a 0.60 GHz boost advantage.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both use a 14 nm process. Intel fabricates its chip in-house, while AMD uses GlobalFoundries. The AMD die is larger at 210 mm² compared to Intel's 126 mm², and AMD's chip contains 4,950 million transistors.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 4 MB found on the Ryzen 5 2400GE. The AMD part does compensate with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 128 KB and 512 KB per core versus 64 KB and 256 KB per core on Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on nearly every specification category. The Intel Core i3-9320 offers 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ by 0.50 GHz, with Intel at 3.70 GHz and AMD at 3.20 GHz. Boost clocks differ by 0.60 GHz, with Intel at 4.40 GHz and AMD at 3.80 GHz. Thermal design power is a major split: 62 watts for Intel versus 35 watts for AMD, a 27-watt gap that makes the Ryzen part significantly more efficient on paper.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. Intel provides 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core with 8 MB shared L3, while AMD provides 128 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with only 4 MB shared L3. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1151 versus AMD Socket AM4. PCIe lane counts differ, with Intel offering 16 Gen 3 lanes from the CPU and AMD offering 8. ECC memory support exists on Intel but not on AMD. The integrated GPUs are entirely different: UHD Graphics 630 versus Radeon RX Vega 11.

The Ryzen 5 2400GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the i3-9320 is locked. Production status also differs, with Intel marked end-of-life and AMD listed as active. The release dates are close, with AMD launching in April 2018 and Intel in April 2019. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $154, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. The Intel die measures 126 mm² versus 210 mm² for AMD, and AMD's transistor count is listed at 4,950 million while Intel's is not recorded.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear but narrow victory for the Intel Core i3-9320 in pure computational performance. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, every one by a margin between 2.2% and 2.4%. Its average benchmark score of 1808 exceeds the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 1766, and it holds a higher percentile ranking at 42 versus 41. For users prioritizing raw CPU throughput in Cinebench-style workloads, the i3-9320 is the stronger choice.

However, the Ryzen 5 2400GE presents a compelling counter-profile. Its 35 watt TDP is dramatically lower than Intel's 62 watts, making it the obvious pick for power-constrained builds or systems where thermal output matters. It also includes the Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics, a substantially more capable GPU than Intel's UHD Graphics 630, which could eliminate the need for a discrete graphics card in light gaming or multimedia systems. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for enthusiasts willing to overclock, and the higher memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s may benefit certain memory-intensive tasks.

The 4-core, 8-thread configuration of the AMD part does not translate into a benchmark win, but it does keep the Ryzen within striking distance despite much lower clock speeds. The Intel chip's 0.50 GHz base and 0.60 GHz boost advantages appear to be the decisive factors. The i3-9320 is also the only one of the two with ECC memory support, which matters for specific professional or server-adjacent use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-9320 wins in every measured performance category. Single-core workloads go to Intel by margins of 2.2% to 2.3% across R15, R20, and R23. Multicore workloads also favor Intel by 2.4% in all three Cinebench versions. The average benchmark score comparison favors Intel at 1808 versus 1766, and the CPU percentile ranking favors Intel at 42 versus 41. Users seeking maximum Cinebench scores, highest clock speeds, or ECC memory support should choose the i3-9320.

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE wins in areas not covered by the Cinebench suite. Its 35 watt TDP versus Intel's 62 watts makes it the more energy-efficient option by a substantial margin. The Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics is a far more capable iGPU than Intel's UHD Graphics 630, giving AMD the edge for systems relying on integrated graphics. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking that the locked Intel chip cannot offer. Higher memory bandwidth at 46.9 GB/s, double the per-core L1 and L2 cache, and an active production status with a larger transistor count round out AMD's advantages. The Ryzen 5 2400GE also uses the AM4 socket, which may offer a different upgrade path than Intel's Socket 1151 platform.

For a system where power efficiency, integrated graphics capability, or overclocking flexibility takes priority over raw Cinebench scores, the Ryzen 5 2400GE is the data-supported pick. For pure CPU performance in benchmark workloads, the Intel Core i3-9320 holds every recorded advantage, however slim.