Ryzen 5 2400G vs Ryzen 5 1500X for Multi-Tasking?

I have been considering getting either an AMD Ryzen 5 2400G or a Ryzen 5 1500X for my next build. I'm more interested in multi-tasking, so I could use some advice on which one would be better. Any suggestions?

Both the Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 1500X have similar core types and counts, so they should perform similarly when it comes to multi-tasking.

Yeah, the difference in performance might not be significant for most tasks, but what about the memory support and cache sizes? Could that make a difference?

I've been reading some TechReviewer articles on this topic. According to AMD Ryzen 5 2400G vs. AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, the Ryzen 5 2400G has a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and a single-core max boost frequency of 3.9 GHz, while the 1500X has a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and a single-core max boost frequency of 3.7 GHz. The 2400G also features a larger L3 cache (4 MB) than the 1500X's 16 MB.

That's interesting. So, it seems like the Ryzen 5 2400G has better base and boost frequencies, but the 1500X has a larger L3 cache. How important is cache size for multi-tasking performance?

The cache size could be significant when running multiple applications simultaneously or working with large files. Larger cache sizes can improve performance by reducing the time it takes to access data from memory.

You're right, @yogomushi. When it comes to multi-tasking, having a larger L3 cache like the Ryzen 5 1500X could provide better performance for handling multiple applications and large files at once. However, both processors have limited PCIe support and DDR4 memory support with maximum stock speeds of 2933 MHz for the 2400G and 2667 MHz for the 1500X. These factors might not play a significant role in multi-tasking.

So, it looks like the Ryzen 5 1500X has an edge over the 2400G when it comes to multi-tasking due to its larger L3 cache and better DDR4 memory support. Still, the difference might not be huge if you're only running a few applications at once.

That makes sense. Thank you everyone for your input! I'll take these factors into consideration while making my final decision.