AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs Intel Core i5-4460 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, taking three of the four direct comparisons. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD part scores 846.5 against the Intel Core i5-4460’s 421. That is a 101.1% advantage, meaning the Ryzen effectively doubles the older Intel chip’s multi-threaded rendering throughput. The gap is even more striking in Cinebench R15 single-core: 155.65 versus 59, a 163.8% lead for AMD. Such a wide single-core margin is unusual for a head-to-head, as most modern CPUs cluster closer together in lightly threaded workloads; here, the Ryzen’s newer architecture and higher clocks simply overwhelm the Haswell design.

Geekbench multi-core reinforces the pattern, with the Ryzen 5 2400G at 3750 and the i5-4460 at 3035, a 23.6% difference. This is a smaller but still substantial advantage, reflecting that the Ryzen’s eight threads provide a real benefit in memory-heavy or mixed workloads, even if not as dramatic as the Cinebench R15 numbers suggest. The only reverse result appears in Geekbench single-core, where the Intel part edges ahead with 1018 versus 1003, a 1.5% margin. That is a narrow win, essentially a statistical tie in practical terms, but it does indicate that the i5-4460 retains a slight edge in certain integer-heavy single-threaded tasks. Overall, the head-to-head table counts 3 wins for AMD and 1 for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 2400G wins in any scenario that benefits from parallel execution. Its eight threads (four cores with simultaneous multithreading) allow it to handle multiple processes or heavily threaded applications with far more efficiency than the i5-4460’s four threads. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score, 846.5 versus 421, demonstrates this clearly: rendering, video encoding, batch photo processing, and compilation workloads would all show a similar pattern. The Geekbench multi-core result, 3750 versus 3035, confirms that the advantage persists outside of Cinebench, making the Ryzen the better choice for productivity suites that can use more than four threads.

Even in single-core workloads, the Ryzen wins in Cinebench R15 (155.65 versus 59) despite the Intel’s slight Geekbench single-core victory (1018 versus 1003). The Cinebench single-core test relies on a different instruction mix, and the Ryzen’s higher base clock (3.60 GHz) and boost clock (3.90 GHz) versus the i5’s 3.20 GHz and 3.40 GHz give it a clear edge there. The Geekbench single-core result is the only concrete case where the Intel part wins, and the margin is small enough that most users would not notice it in daily use. For web browsing, office work, or older games that favor a few fast cores, the i5-4460 remains competitive, but it does not dominate anywhere.

The Intel part also wins in the sense of platform maturity: it uses DDR3 memory and offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, which could be relevant for systems with multiple expansion cards. However, in raw computational benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 2400G is the clear victor, with a 101.1% lead in the most demanding multi-core test and a 23.6% lead in Geekbench multi-core.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G is built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,950 million transistors. Its Zen microarchitecture, codenamed Raven Ridge, is a 2000 series desktop part released in early 2018. It has four cores and eight threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a theoretical memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. It uses AMD Socket AM4, has 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, and includes a Radeon RX Vega 11 integrated GPU. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and the processor is still listed as Active in production.

The Intel Core i5-4460 is a Haswell-generation part, released in May 2014, built on Intel’s 22 nm process with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. It has four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz. Its cache is smaller per core: 64 KB of L1, 256 KB of L2, but it has a larger shared L3 cache at 6 MB. It supports DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses Intel Socket 1150, provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, and includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported, and the part is marked as End-of-life.

The most significant architectural differences are the thread count, process node, memory type, and PCIe lane allocation. The Ryzen’s 8 threads versus 4 threads explains most of its multi-core advantage. The 14 nm versus 22 nm process explains the higher clock speeds at a lower TDP: the Ryzen is rated at 65 W, while the i5-4460 is rated at 84 W. The Ryzen’s DDR4 support and higher memory bandwidth (46.9 GB/s versus 25.6 GB/s) also contribute to its stronger Geekbench multi-core performance, as memory-bound workloads benefit from the faster interface. The Intel part does offer more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), which could matter for GPU setups or additional controllers, but that does not show up in CPU benchmarks. The unlocked multiplier on the Ryzen is another practical advantage, allowing users to push clocks beyond the listed boost, though the database does not include overclocked results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2400G scores 846.5, while the Intel Core i5-4460 scores 421. That is a 101.1% difference in favor of AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-4460 win any benchmark in the head-to-head data?

A: Yes, it wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 1018 versus 1003 for the Ryzen 5 2400G, a 1.5% margin. This is the only direct benchmark win for Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 2400G has an average benchmark score of 1439, while the Intel Core i5-4460 has an average score of 1415. The Ryzen ranks in the 37th percentile of all CPUs, and the i5-4460 also ranks in the 37th percentile.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth specifications compare?

A: The Ryzen 5 2400G supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and has a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4460 supports DDR3 with a dual-channel bus and has a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the Ryzen 5 2400G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-4460 has a locked multiplier.

Q: What are their integrated graphics solutions?

A: The Ryzen 5 2400G includes Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-4460 includes Intel HD 4600 graphics.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear recommendation for the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G for almost any general-purpose desktop use. It wins the two most demanding multi-core tests by a wide margin (101.1% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 23.6% in Geekbench multi-core), and it also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 163.8%. The only Intel victory, Geekbench single-core, is a narrow 1.5% edge that is unlikely to matter in real-world applications. The Ryzen’s higher memory bandwidth, newer process node, lower TDP, and unlocked multiplier further strengthen its case. It is also still an Active product, whereas the i5-4460 is End-of-life.

The Intel Core i5-4460 retains some relevance for users who already own a Socket 1150 motherboard and DDR3 memory, as it offers a functional quad-core experience and more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8) for expansion. However, when comparing the two as standalone processors, the Ryzen 5 2400G outperforms it in three of four benchmarks, often by massive margins. The Ryzen’s eight threads make it significantly better for modern multitasking and threaded applications, while its faster clocks give it an edge even in many single-threaded scenarios. The i5-4460’s single victory is too small to offset the overall performance deficit.

For new builds, the Ryzen 5 2400G is the logical choice based on the recorded benchmarks. For upgrades to an existing Haswell platform, the i5-4460 might serve as a drop-in replacement, but it offers no advantage over the Ryzen in raw compute performance. The verdict from the measurements is unambiguous: the Ryzen 5 2400G is the stronger processor, and the i5-4460 is only preferable in the niche case where a user must stay on DDR3 and Socket 1150.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Threads: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G has 8 threads; Intel Core i5-4460 has 4 threads.
• Base clock: 3.60 GHz (AMD) versus 3.20 GHz (Intel).
• Boost clock: 3.90 GHz (AMD) versus 3.40 GHz (Intel).
• TDP: 65 W (AMD) versus 84 W (Intel).
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 (AMD) versus Intel Socket 1150 (Intel).
• Architecture: Zen (AMD) versus Haswell (Intel).
• Codename: Raven Ridge (AMD) versus Haswell (Intel).
• Process node: 14 nm (AMD) versus 22 nm (Intel).
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries (AMD) versus Intel (Intel).
• Transistors: 4,950 million (AMD) versus 1,400 million (Intel).
• Die size: 210 mm² (AMD) versus 177 mm² (Intel).
• L1 cache per core: 96 KB (AMD) versus 64 KB (Intel).
• L2 cache per core: 512 KB (AMD) versus 256 KB (Intel).
• L3 cache (shared): 4 MB (AMD) versus 6 MB (Intel).
• Memory support: DDR4 (AMD) versus DDR3 (Intel).
• Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s (AMD) versus 25.6 GB/s (Intel).
• PCIe lanes (CPU only): 8 lanes (AMD) versus 16 lanes (Intel).
• Integrated graphics: Radeon RX Vega 11 (AMD) versus Intel HD 4600 (Intel).
• Production status: Active (AMD) versus End-of-life (Intel).
• Release date: 2018-02-11 (AMD) versus 2014-05-10 (Intel).
• Launch MSRP: $169 (AMD) versus $187 (Intel).
• Multiplier unlocked: True (AMD) versus False (Intel).
• Part number: YD2400C5M4MFB (AMD) versus SR1QK (Intel).