AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G vs Intel Core i3-9350KF Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G and Intel Core i3-9350KF are both 4-core desktop processors, but they target different priorities. The data shows a decisive outcome in CPU-bound rendering workloads: the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G wins all six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, with a consistent 14.4% advantage in both single-core and multi-core tests. The Intel chip offers higher clock speeds (4.00 GHz base, 4.60 GHz boost) and a larger 8 MB L3 cache, yet it trails in every benchmark. The Ryzen wins due to its 8 threads versus the Intel's 4 threads, a factor that dominates in multi-threaded tests. However, the Intel chip retains a distinct edge in platform connectivity with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) versus the AMD's 8 lanes. The verdict is clear: for users prioritizing raw multi-threaded compute and integrated graphics, the AMD is superior; for those needing more PCIe lanes for expansion cards and preferring a newer, higher-clocked design, the Intel is the choice.

The Verdict

From the data, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the outright winner for any workload that scales with threads. Its 8 threads provide a 14.4% lead over the Intel Core i3-9350KF across all six Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests. This includes both multi-core scores (732 vs 640 in R15; 3051 vs 2667 in R20; 7266 vs 6352 in R23) and single-core scores (103 vs 90 in R15; 430 vs 376 in R20; 1025 vs 896 in R23). The AMD's 4 MB shared L3 cache and 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth appear sufficient to overcome the Intel's higher 4.60 GHz boost clock and 8 MB L3 cache. If your primary use case is rendering, compiling, or any threaded productivity, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is the data-backed pick.

The Intel Core i3-9350KF is the pick for systems where PCIe expansion is critical. It offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only) compared to the AMD's 8 lanes, which is a direct advantage for setups with multiple GPUs or NVMe drives. It also has a higher base clock (4.00 GHz vs 3.60 GHz) and boost clock (4.60 GHz vs 3.90 GHz), though this does not translate into a benchmark win. The Intel chip is end-of-life, while the AMD is still active, suggesting longer-term availability for the AMD. The Intel carries a launch MSRP of $173. Notably, the Intel lacks integrated graphics; the AMD includes Radeon RX Vega 11, making the AMD a complete package for systems without a discrete GPU. For a pure CPU with more expansion headroom, the Intel is the logical, albeit slower in compute, choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G scores 7266, which is 14.4% higher than the Intel Core i3-9350KF's 6352.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-9350KF have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel chip has no integrated graphics (null). The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G includes Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated graphics.

Q: How do their single-core Cinebench R20 scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G leads with 430 points, while the Intel Core i3-9350KF scores 376, a 14.4% difference in favor of AMD.

Q: What are the PCIe lane counts for each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i3-9350KF provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G provides 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-9350KF has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G's 3.90 GHz. Despite this, the AMD wins all benchmarks.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G has an "Active" production status, while the Intel Core i3-9350KF is listed as "End-of-life".

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs stem from fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G is built on the Zen architecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, and is part of the 2000 series. It uses a 14 nm process node manufactured by GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,950 million transistors. Its cache hierarchy is split as 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 4 MB shared L3. In contrast, the Intel Core i3-9350KF uses the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically Coffee Lake Refresh, on a 14 nm process node from Intel. Its die size is 126 mm², with a smaller per-core cache layout: 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core, but a larger 8 MB shared L3 cache.

The thread configuration is a major architectural divergence. The AMD chip supports Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), yielding 8 threads from 4 cores. The Intel chip has no SMT, providing only 4 threads from its 4 cores. This explains the AMD's consistent 14.4% performance lead in multi-threaded tests. Another critical difference is the memory controller: the AMD supports ECC memory, as does the Intel. Both support dual-channel DDR4. However, the AMD offers a higher memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s versus the Intel's 38.4 GB/s. The integrated graphics situation is starkly different: the AMD includes Radeon RX Vega 11, while the Intel has none. The AMD also has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel does not.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights the fields where the two processors differ, excluding identical specifications like core count (4), socket type (different but both are desktop), and memory type (DDR4).

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G | Intel Core i3-9350KF |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Threads | 8 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 91 W |

| Architecture | Zen | Coffee Lake |

| Codename | Raven Ridge | Coffee Lake |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,950 million | N/A |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 126 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | 38.4 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 | None |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2018-05-09 | 2019-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | N/A | $173 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are remarkably consistent. Across six Cinebench tests, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G wins every single one with an identical 14.4% delta. This uniformity suggests a fundamental architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

In multi-core tests, the AMD's thread advantage is evident. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD scores 732 against the Intel's 640. This gap persists in R20 (3051 vs 2667) and R23 (7266 vs 6352). The 14.4% lead translates to a significant real-world performance difference in heavily threaded applications like video rendering or 3D modeling.

The single-core results are more surprising, given the Intel's higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus the AMD's 3.90 GHz. Despite the clock deficit, the AMD still wins by 14.4%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD scores 103 versus the Intel's 90. In R20, the scores are 430 vs 376, and in R23, they are 1025 vs 896. This indicates that the AMD's Zen architecture, with its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, is more efficient per clock cycle than the Intel Coffee Lake design in this test suite.

The data shows a total of 6 wins for the AMD and 0 for the Intel. The Intel's only potential advantages are the 16 PCIe lanes and the higher clock speeds, but these do not translate into any benchmark victory. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 2101, placing it in the 46th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel's average is 2082, also in the 46th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD include the Intel Core i3-8350K (delta of 0.3%) and AMD Ryzen 7 1700X (delta of 0.3%), showing it sits in a competitive mid-range bracket. The Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon W-2123 (delta of 0.2%) and AMD Ryzen 7 1700X (delta of -0.6%). The head-to-head results decisively favor the AMD part, making it the clear performance winner in this pairing.