Intel Core i5-10400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-10400 or Intel Core i5-10400 – 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 Intel Core i5-10400 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 i5-10400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
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.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i5-10400 Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Max. displays --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
192 Shaders --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
9.5 Generation --
24 Execution units --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10400 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
182 $ Release price 130 $
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2019
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 7 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
13245
13245
Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
12267
12267

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6261
6261
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5967
5967

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
5870
5870
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5311
5311

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3551
3551
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2811
2811

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
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 i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400
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 i5-10400
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

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

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

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