AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Intel Core i5-6600 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has an average benchmark score of 1766, while the Intel Core i5-6600 has an average score of 1744. Both processors sit at the 41st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in multi-core rendering performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 6107, which is 18.3% higher than the Intel Core i5-6600's score of 5161. The AMD processor also holds an 18.3% advantage in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 615 versus 520.

Q: Are these processors similar in single-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE leads in single-core performance across all tested Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 862 versus 728 for the Intel Core i5-6600, a 18.4% advantage. The gap is slightly larger in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the AMD part leads by 18.7%.

Q: What are the core and thread configurations of each processor?

A: Both processors have 4 physical cores. However, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE supports 8 threads via Simultaneous Multi-Threading, while the Intel Core i5-6600 has only 4 threads. The Intel part does not feature hyper-threading.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-6600 has a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE's boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 3.20 GHz.

Q: What is the production status of each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is listed as active in production, while the Intel Core i5-6600 is marked as end-of-life. The AMD part was released on April 18, 2018, whereas the Intel chip launched on June 30, 2015.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE across every recorded Cinebench test. The AMD part wins all six head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 17.8% to 18.7%. For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 5 2400GE delivers an 18.3% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a substantial gap that reflects its 8-thread capability versus the Intel part's 4 threads.

The Intel Core i5-6600 retains advantages in clock speed, with a 3.90 GHz boost and 3.30 GHz base, but these higher clocks do not translate into a single benchmark win in the recorded data. The Intel chip's average score of 1744 places it just 1.3% below the AMD part's 1766 average. Both processors occupy the same 41st percentile among all CPUs, indicating that they belong to the same overall performance tier despite the AMD part's consistent Cinebench leads.

Buyers looking for a current-production desktop processor with integrated graphics and a 35W TDP should select the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE. The Intel Core i5-6600, with its end-of-life status, limited 4-thread configuration, and lower benchmark scores, is only relevant for users with existing Socket 1151 platforms or specific software requirements tied to that platform. The data shows no scenario where the Intel part wins a recorded benchmark, making the AMD processor the defensible choice for new builds.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE dominates the direct comparison with the Intel Core i5-6600 in all six recorded tests. The narrowest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD part scores 86 versus 73, a 17.8% advantage. The widest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where AMD leads by 18.7%, scoring 362 versus 305.

Multi-core results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 615 against the Intel Core i5-6600's 520, a 18.3% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the exact same 18.3% delta, with scores of 2564 and 2167 respectively. Cinebench R23 multi-core also shows an 18.3% gap, with the AMD part at 6107 and the Intel part at 5161.

Single-core performance follows a similar trend with slightly varying margins. Cinebench R20 single-core shows the largest gap at 18.7%, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows 18.4%, with scores of 862 and 728. The Cinebench R15 single-core margin is 17.8%, the smallest of the six tests, yet still a decisive win for AMD.

The Intel Core i5-6600 does have a Geekbench entry in its benchmark list, with a multi-core score of 3755 and a single-core score of 1239. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE's benchmark list does not include Geekbench results, so no direct comparison can be made for that specific test. However, the Cinebench suite covers both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, and the AMD processor wins every one of those comparisons.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the trend. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE averages 1766, while the Intel Core i5-6600 averages 1744. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-4870HQ at 1769 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Xeon E-2224 at 1762 (0.2% lower). The Intel Core i5-6600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-980X at 1746 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U at 1742 (0.1% lower). These nearest-rival positions show that both chips sit in a tight performance cluster, yet the head-to-head results give AMD the clear edge.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE and Intel Core i5-6600 differ in several key specifications. The AMD part features 8 threads, while the Intel part has 4 threads. Both have 4 cores, but the thread count difference is the most consequential specification gap between them.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The Intel Core i5-6600 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. The Intel part is 0.10 GHz higher in both metrics.

Both processors have a 35W TDP, making them equally power-constrained desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i5-6600 uses Intel Socket 1151. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR3 and DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, versus 34.1 GB/s for the Intel Core i5-6600, a 37.5% advantage for AMD.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE provides 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, while the Intel Core i5-6600 provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The Intel part offers double the PCIe lanes for expansion devices.

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-6600 has a locked multiplier. The AMD part is in active production, while the Intel part is end-of-life. The Intel Core i5-6600 has a launch MSRP of $224.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is built on the Zen architecture with the codename Raven Ridge, part of the 2000 series. It uses a 14 nm process node manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The transistor count is 4,950 million on a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core i5-6600 uses the Skylake architecture with the same codename, built on a 14 nm process by Intel with a die size of 177 mm². The Intel part's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has 128 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-6600 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the Intel part has 50% more shared L3 cache.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-6600 includes UHD Graphics 530. The AMD part's memory bandwidth advantage of 46.9 GB/s versus 34.1 GB/s benefits both CPU and integrated GPU workloads.

The generation labels reflect their respective families: the AMD part is a Ryzen 5 from the Zen (Raven Ridge) generation, while the Intel part is a Core i5 from the Skylake generation. The AMD part is a desktop segment processor with active production status, released on April 18, 2018. The Intel part is also a desktop segment processor, but it is end-of-life and was released on June 30, 2015. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE's part number is YD2400C6M4MFBYD2400C6FBMPK, and the Intel Core i5-6600's part number is SR2BWSR2L5.

Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The architecture differences explain the benchmark results: the AMD part's simultaneous multi-threading enables higher multi-core scores, while the Intel part's higher clock speeds are insufficient to overcome that thread advantage in the recorded tests.