AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE vs Intel Core i5-8269U Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE and Intel Core i5-8269U are both 4-core, 8-thread processors from 2018, but they target different market segments: the former is a 35W desktop chip on Socket AM4, while the latter is a 28W mobile part soldered to BGA 1356. Despite these platform differences, head-to-head benchmark data shows a consistent, if narrow, advantage for the AMD part. Across all six Cinebench comparisons, the Ryzen 5 2400GE wins every round, with deltaPct values ranging from 1.0% to 1.2%. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the AMD chip scores 86 against Intel’s 85, a 1.2% delta. The multicore deltas are uniformly 1.0% in R15, R20, and R23, with the AMD part posting 615, 2564, and 6107 respectively, versus Intel’s 609, 2538, and 6044. Single-core deltas are 1.1% in both R20 and R23, with scores of 362 vs 358 and 862 vs 853.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture: the Ryzen 5 2400GE averages 1766, while the Core i5-8269U averages 1748, a gap of roughly 1%. Both processors sit at the 41st percentile of all CPUs, indicating they occupy the same performance tier overall. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i7-4870HQ (avgScore 1769, deltaPct -0.2%), the Intel Xeon E-2224 (avgScore 1762, deltaPct 0.2%), the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 (avgScore 1773, deltaPct -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-5675C (avgScore 1759, deltaPct 0.4%). For the Intel mobile part, rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE (avgScore 1750, deltaPct -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-980X (avgScore 1746, deltaPct 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-6600 (avgScore 1744, deltaPct 0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U (avgScore 1742, deltaPct 0.4%). These rivalries show that both chips are clustered within a narrow band of performance, with the AMD part edging out its direct Intel competitor by a hair.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table is unambiguous: AMD wins all six benchmarks, but the margins are razor-thin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 5 2400GE scores 615 versus the Core i5-8269U’s 609, a 1.0% delta. The single-core R15 result is similarly tight, with 86 vs 85 and a 1.2% delta, which is the largest relative advantage AMD achieves anywhere. Moving to R20, the multicore test shows 2564 vs 2538 (1.0% delta), and single-core shows 362 vs 358 (1.1% delta). The R23 results follow the same pattern: multicore 6107 vs 6044 (1.0% delta), single-core 862 vs 853 (1.1% delta). No test in the set produces a delta larger than 1.2%, meaning the performance difference is consistent but small.

Interpreting these numbers requires context. A 1.0% delta in multicore work is within run-to-run variance for many workloads, but the fact that the AMD part wins every single test, including all three single-core tests, suggests a genuine, if modest, architectural edge in this benchmark suite. The Ryzen 5 2400GE’s base clock of 3.20 GHz is higher than Intel’s 2.60 GHz, but the Intel part boosts to 4.20 GHz versus AMD’s 3.80 GHz. The fact that AMD still leads in single-core tests, despite a lower boost clock, points to differences in IPC (instructions per clock) or memory subsystem behavior that favor the Zen architecture in these specific Cinebench workloads.

It is worth remembering the Intel Core i5-8269U’s nearest rival list includes the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U (avgScore 1742, deltaPct 0.4%), which is a newer, lower-tier part. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 2400GE sits just 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-4870HQ in average score, which is a higher-tier mobile processor from an earlier generation. This suggests that the AMD part punches slightly above its weight class, while the Intel part is more closely aligned with lower-end competition.

Where Each One Wins

Given that the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, the "where each one wins" split is heavily lopsided. The AMD part wins in every category tested: single-core and multicore, across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. There is no benchmark in the data where the Intel Core i5-8269U comes out ahead. The deltas are small, but they are consistent, which is meaningful for sustained workloads that hammer all cores for extended periods.

For single-threaded tasks, the AMD part leads by 1.1% to 1.2%. This is a narrow margin, but it means that the Ryzen 5 2400GE would be the better choice for lightly threaded applications like older games or legacy software that relies on a single core. The multicore lead of 1.0% across all three Cinebench versions suggests that for rendering, video encoding, or other parallel workloads, the AMD chip maintains its edge without fading under load. The Intel part’s higher boost clock (4.20 GHz) does not translate into a win in any test, likely because the 28W TDP limit constrains sustained boost behavior in a way that the 35W desktop part does not experience.

The Intel part’s only potential advantage lies outside the benchmark data. It is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops, while the AMD part is a 35W desktop chip. But in terms of raw Cinebench scores, the Intel part has no wins to claim. The data shows a clean sweep for AMD, with all six head-to-head deltas positive for the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, and manufactured on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-8269U is based on Kaby Lake, specifically Kaby Lake-R, also on a 14 nm process but fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 123 mm² and no transistor count listed. The process nodes are the same (14 nm), but the die size difference is stark: AMD’s die is nearly double the size of Intel’s, reflecting the larger GPU and memory controller integrated on the Raven Ridge chip.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 128 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel provides 50% more L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB), but AMD doubles the per-core L1 and L2 capacities. This trade-off may explain why the AMD part holds its own in single-core tests despite a lower boost clock: larger per-core caches can reduce memory latency for frequently accessed data.

Memory support is another differentiator. The AMD part supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a listed memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel part lists DDR4 support but does not provide a memory bus or bandwidth figure. This makes direct memory performance comparison impossible from the data, but the AMD part’s explicit bandwidth number suggests a well-specified memory subsystem. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD part has a PCIe Gen 3 interface with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part lists no PCIe information.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE features Radeon RX Vega 11, which is a substantial integrated GPU with 11 compute units. The Intel Core i5-8269U features Iris Pro Plus, which is Intel’s premium integrated graphics lineup, but no core count or clock speed is provided. The AMD part’s Vega 11 is generally considered a stronger iGPU, but without benchmark numbers, that remains qualitative. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked.

Production status for both is listed as "Active," despite their 2018 release dates. The AMD part was released on April 18, 2018, and the Intel part on April 4, 2018, just two weeks earlier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has an average benchmark score of 1766, while the Intel Core i5-8269U has an average score of 1748, a difference of roughly 1%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-8269U win any benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE?

A: No. In the head-to-head benchmark set, the AMD part wins all six tests, with deltas ranging from 1.0% to 1.2%. The Intel part has zero wins.

Q: What is the TDP difference, and does it affect the benchmark results?

A: The AMD part has a TDP of 35W, while the Intel part has a TDP of 28W. Despite the lower TDP, the Intel part does not win any benchmark, and its higher boost clock (4.20 GHz vs 3.80 GHz) does not translate into a performance advantage in these tests.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare between the two processors?

A: The AMD part has 128 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, plus 6 MB of shared L3. AMD has larger per-core caches, while Intel has more total L3.

Q: Are both processors on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on a 14 nm process. However, AMD uses GlobalFoundries as its foundry, while Intel uses its own fabs. The AMD die is 210 mm², and the Intel die is 123 mm².

Q: Which processor supports overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Intel Core i5-8269U has a locked multiplier and does not support overclocking.

The Verdict

The data paints a clear picture: the AMD Ryzen 5 2400GE is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded. It wins all six Cinebench tests, with a maximum delta of 1.2% and a minimum of 1.0%. The average benchmark score reinforces this, with the AMD part at 1766 versus Intel’s 1748. For anyone choosing between these two purely on performance, the Ryzen 5 2400GE is the correct pick. The margins are small, but they are consistent across single-core and multicore workloads, suggesting a fundamental IPC advantage for the Zen architecture in these tests.

The Intel Core i5-8269U has no benchmark wins to its name, but it does have a lower TDP (28W vs 35W) and a smaller die (123 mm² vs 210 mm²), which makes it more suited to compact mobile designs. If power efficiency and size are the primary constraints, the Intel part has a structural advantage that the benchmark data does not capture. However, the benchmark results show that this efficiency comes with a small but real performance penalty.

For desktop users who can accommodate a 35W chip on Socket AM4, the Ryzen 5 2400GE offers slightly better Cinebench performance, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and a larger integrated GPU (Radeon RX Vega 11). For mobile users who need a 28W part on BGA 1356, the Core i5-8269U is the only option of the two, but it sacrifices about 1% performance across the board. The verdict is straightforward: the AMD part wins on pure performance, while the Intel part wins on power efficiency and platform suitability for thin laptops. Neither processor falls outside the 41st percentile, placing both in the mid-range of CPU performance, but the AMD part edges ahead in every measured metric.