AMD Ryzen 5 3500X vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Name Intel Core i5-10400F
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
3 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
6x Cores 6x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
6 Threads 12
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2019 Release date Q2/2020
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
32.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
130 $ Release price 157 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
13245
13245
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12399
12399

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5967
5967

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5311
5311

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2811
2811

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2652
2652

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1637
1637
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1169
1169
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
464
464
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
450
450

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
110
110
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
94
94